Amy Culp began as Assistant Athletics Director/Sports Dietitian at The University of Texas in 2012. She previously served as a consultant sports dietitian for the University for five years.
Armed with a wealth of nutrition knowledge and a true passion for leading others toward a healthier lifestyle, Culp feels she is doing her life’s work when advising individual athletes and teams on fueling strategies for optimal performance and health. She earned her bachelor of science with a distinction in food and nutrition from San Diego State University and completed her clinical training at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. While at SDSU, she was chosen as the Outstanding California Dietetic Student of the Year for the State of California by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In 2015 she was honored to be recognized by her colleagues in the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) with their Service Award.
Culp is both a registered and licensed dietitian and is board certified in sports dietetics. She is an active member of the national and local chapters of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA), Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Dietetic Practice Group (SCAN), and serves on the board for CPSDA. She and her husband Yancy have two children- a daughter, Lily and a son, Scout.