Jen Mahama’s interest in nutrition started as a teenager and blossomed in college when she realized that nutrition was something that could be turned into a career. She received a bachelor's degree in journalism and studied nutritional sciences/dietetics at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Jen also attended Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge for one year on a national student exchange program. At LSU, she also learned how to cook most of her favorite spicy dishes through culinary courses.

Jen is also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She enjoys helping others learn that exercise does not have to be a chore and can be a fun way to improve and maintain optimal health.

She has previously worked in nutrition research where she studied the effect various types of sugars have on metabolism. Other related experiences include working as a dietetic aid in a nursing home for five years, many years of service in the restaurant industry, and completing a food service management internship at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.

Currently, as a nutrition advisor at PreviMedica, she counsels others on nutrition and healthy eating. With a diagnosis of celiac disease, she follows a gluten-free lifestyle. She is also a pescatarian who loves seafood, legumes, vegetables, and fruits.

In her free time, Jen loves going to the beach, kayaking, baking, cooking, traveling, and spending time outdoors with friends and family.