IFNA Graduate Directory

Jessica Swift

Biography :

Jessica Swift, MS, RD is popularly known as “Chef Jess,” a classically trained chef, registered dietitian, and founding owner of a corporate wellness and meal delivery company, Chef Jess. She earned her culinary degree at Johnson & Wales University followed by a BS in Dietetics and from Michigan State University and an MSc in Nutritional Sciences from Howard University.

She has partnered with Kaiser Permanente, Nutricia, Ocean Spray, Beachbody and other brands to create and present nutrition content that promotes healthy eating for people of all ages; developed nutrition implementation for government programs; and has been named a Unilever Agent of Change for her innovation in creating a healthier, more sustainable future.

Chef Jess is regularly featured on television, print and radio media outlets as an expert in her field, including US News & World Report, REDBOOK, ELLE, Essence, O Magazine, Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio, NBC’s Today Show and the Food Network.

She teaches corporate wellness classes, creates demonstrations and other nutritional education opportunities, and has developed Chef Jess into a leading catering company in the Washington, DC region.

For more on Chef Jess, visit www.chefjess.com.

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