Brown University Women's Cross Country

Emily Tessier, RDN, LDN completed her bachelor's degree in Dietetics at the University of Delaware, where she subsequently completed her dietetic internship after graduation. In addition, she holds a Sports Nutrition Certificate from the University of Saint Joseph. After completing her dietetic internship, Emily started her career at St. Luke's Hospital through Southcoast Health where she obtained extensive clinical experience in the acute care setting. During her time at Southcoast Health, she also worked as an Outpatient Dietitian and at Southcoast Health Oncology Center. Emily has also worked as a staff dietitian at From the Heart Nutrition, a private practice specializing in eating disorders and Intuitive Eating in Providence. Additionally, Emily has worked as a sports dietitian for Flynutrition, a virtual sports nutrition private practice providing both 1:1 and group sports nutrition counseling. Currently, Emily serves as the sports dietitian for Brown University Athletics. In addition to her role as a sports dietitian, Emily is a lifelong athlete herself. After spending 10 years during childhood as a competitive softball player and another decade as a triathlete, Emily now trains and competes as a trail and ultramarathoner. Emily was born and raised in Middletown, RI. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing with her dog, running through the local New England trails, and serving Middletown as a Town Councilor, where she actively work

John Kenworthy is in his third season as the Head Women's Cross Country and Assistant Distance Coach in 2025-26. Kenworthy brings over a decade of head coach...

Ken Hunt was elevated to the Alden-Rothenberg Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coaching Chair in August 2022. Hunt joined Brown as an assistant ...

Sarah Powers embarked on her career at Brown University in the Fall of 2023, following her graduation with a Master's in Sports Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) and a brief tenure at IMG Academy. During her time at FDU, she contributed to the Women's Volleyball, Women's and Men's Sprints, Jumps and Hurdles, Cross Country teams, and the inaugural season of Women's Lacrosse. Her efforts contributed to securing two NEC Conference Championships, and she coached a five-time All-American in Triple Jump. Prior to her role at FDU, Powers gained valuable experience through internships at the University of North Carolina and Duke University. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Exercise Science from Kean University, where she was a dedicated four-year member of the Women's Lacrosse team. At Brown, Sarah primarily supports the Women's and Men's Track and Field and Cross Country teams, as well as the Women's Fencing team. Sarah is certified with the NSCA CSCS, USAW Level 1, and Adult Mental Health First Aid. Sarah believes in a holistic approach to coaching, emphasizing not only physical performance but also mental well-being, nutrition and personal development. She is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where athletes can thrive both on and off the field.

Bouchard joined the Brown Athletic Training staff in August 2022 and serves as the athletic trainer for cross country and men's basketball on College Hill. P...