Because of their diverse training, registered dietitians in Clinical Nutrition Services are integral members of the multidisciplinary team that provide patient care at St. Jude and are committed to excellence in patient care. All of our staff are licensed and registered nutrition professionals, many with advanced degrees and specialized certifications. Our team has expertise in many areas of medical nutrition therapy.
Providing care to the oncology patient through the work of Certified Specialists in Oncology

Kristy Gibbons, MS, RDN, CSP, CSO, LDN
Lead Clinical Dietitian

Jodie Greear, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN
Clinical Dietitian III

Katie Badgett, MS, RDN, CSP, LDN
Clinical Dietitian III
Certified Specialists in Pediatrics provide essential nutrient plans for growing children.

Carla Cartwright, RDN, CSO, LDN, CNSC
Clinical Dietitian III
Certified Nutrition Support Clinicians provide nutrition support through enteral and parenteral care.
Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists with Master’s Degrees in Clinical Nutrition offer wellness and general nutrition information.

Karen Ringwald-Smith, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
Project Manager

Lucille Fletcher-Pope, MS, RDN, LDN
Clinical Dietitian I
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants offer lactation counseling and support.

Ginger Carney, MPH, RDN, LDN, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA, FAND
Clinical Nutrition Director