Lauren Trocchio is an O2X On-Site Human Performance Specialist specializing in nutrition. She is a Registered Dietitian supporting the federal sector in the Washington, D.C. area and brings more than 15 years of experience in performance nutrition and clinical research to support tactical athletes. Lauren is board certified in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM). Prior to beginning her career as a dietitian, she served eight years on active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard and later retired from the Coast Guard Reserve.

Prior to joining O2X, Lauren built a diverse background across collegiate and professional sports, private practice, obesity treatment, and clinical research. She served as the sports dietitian for NCAA athletes at George Washington University, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and the Washington Ballet. During her time with the Washington Center for Weight Management and Research, Lauren worked on more than a dozen clinical trials that contributed to the approval of novel obesity medications. In addition to her clinical and performance nutrition work, Lauren serves as an associate professor at the University of Maryland Global Campus and the University of South Wales.

Lauren is a 2002 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where she earned a degree in Operations Research. She later earned her degree in dietetics from Eastern Michigan University and completed the International Olympic Committee’s Sports Nutrition Diploma Program. Lauren also holds a Master of Science in Obesity and Weight Management from the University of South Wales and a PhD in Health and Human Performance from Concordia University Chicago. Her combination of military service, performance nutrition, research, and education provides a unique perspective on supporting the health, readiness, and performance of tactical professionals.