Amanda Davis, MPH, RD, CHES, is a Senior Evidence-Based Practice Analyst in the Value Institute at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).  In her role, she supports an organization culture of evidence-based practice (EBP) through clinical staff education and development of clinical decision support tools. Amanda enjoys combining her clinical background as a dietitian and public health professional with her previous health behavior research experience to improve the translation of research into practice at MUSC. She mentors dietitians and dietetic interns in EBP and research methods, with a focus on quality improvement and patient outcomes. She also has a passion for improving the shared decision-making process for patients, and is interested in pursuing new avenues to make health research approachable for the general public.

Irene “Rena” Machowa Lubker, MLS, MPH, RD, AHIP, is a registered dietitian who works as a research and education librarian at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She earned her master’s degree in Public Health concentrating in Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Library Science from North Carolina Central University. In the past, Rena worked as a WIC nutritionist in Siler City,  North Carolina, after which she moved into higher education at Virginia Commonwealth University where she worked with students, faculty and staff. In addition to library duties, Rena also conducted instruction in nutrition classes and supported dietetic interns.  She performs the same duties at MUSC. Rena is passionate about teaching adults how to be healthy through nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. She currently lives in Charleston, South Carolina and is pursuing a doctoral degree in Adult Learning.

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