Mary Ellen Kelly, RD
Registered dietitian and board-certified sports dietitian with MLB, NFL and WNBA experience.
- MLB
- NFL
- WNBA
Expert sports and performance dietitian
Mary Ellen Kelly is a registered dietitian and board-certified sports dietitian who combines extensive education and professional experience with a passion for helping people reach their best through nutrition.
Education
Mary Ellen holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Boston University, where she was a four-year member of the NCAA Division I women’s track and field team, and a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from New York University, completing her clinical training at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Bronx.
Professional experience
Mary Ellen led the Sports Nutrition Immersion Program fellowship for the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association for seven years and serves as Adjunct Faculty at Boston University. Career highlights include:
- Major League Baseball dietitian in Boston
- Team dietitian for four seasons with the 2024 WNBA Champion New York Liberty
- Full-time team dietitian for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins
- Head Sports Nutritionist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Campus Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist at St. John’s University
Working with Mary Ellen
Whether you’re an athlete looking to improve performance or starting your health journey from scratch, Mary Ellen tailors her guidance to your goals.