Since 2015, Jamie Meeks has served as the Director of Sports Nutrition, utilizing her experience and expertise as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). A prominent graduate of LSU, Meeks obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics in 2009 and Master's Degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology in 2011. She completed her Dietetic Internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. During her undergraduate tenure, Meeks distinguished herself through her leadership role as the captain of the LSU Cheerleading squad for three of her four years. She represented the university across multiple platforms and supported the Tigers' major athletic accomplishments, including the 2007 National Championship Football team.
Following her academic achievements, Meeks marked a historic milestone at LSU Athletics by becoming the program's first full-time dietitian. In this capacity, she played a crucial role in developing a comprehensive sports nutrition program, primarily aimed at managing athletes' diets and providing education to enhance health and performance. She was a pivotal force behind the inception of Athletic Fueling Stations and played a significant role in planning for a state-of-the-art athletic dining facility. Meeks also launched the Undergraduate Sports Nutrition Internship program at LSU, opening doors for dietetic undergraduates to gain firsthand experience in sports nutrition.
In her capacity with the Saints, Meeks is dedicated to assisting the team achieve optimal nutritional health and crafting effective strategies for fueling, hydration, and supplementation to promote peak athletic performance. Her role extends to providing medical nutritional therapy while closely collaborating with the team's athletic trainers, strength coaches, and medical team. Additionally, she serves as the Director of Finance & Administration for the Professional Football Registered Dietitian Society, while her professional affiliations include membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Louisiana Dietetic Association, the American Sports and Performance Dieticians Organization and the Sports and Human Performance Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. Jamie is married to Christopher Meeks, who was also a member of the LSU Cheerleading Squad during their senior year. They have three children: Ruby, Ryker and Rocky.
