For Alan Roberts ’02 M.S., it was important to him that his career bring together his interest in nutrition and his undergraduate degree in physiology. He also wanted to apply his master’s degree in human nutrition. His work as the founder of a nutrition company has enabled him to do just that, while doing work that he believes is innovative, impactful, and interesting.
A former NCAA Division I athlete at UC Santa Barbara who competed in track and field and in cross country, Roberts began his career at Westar Nutrition Corporation after earning his bachelor’s degree in physiology. Many of his colleagues were pursuing their master’s degrees, and Roberts also became interested in furthering his education in human nutrition.