Performance Expanded Panel

Briana Butler

I am a registered dietitian nutritionist and former professional athlete, and I am the Co-owner and lead dietitian of Stef & Bri Wellness and its sister brands, Power Portions and The GNAW Collective. In this role, I advocate for culturally inclusive wellness spaces for active women of color, greater inclusivity in performance nutrition, and comprehensive support for professional athletes. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Performance from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The latter of which I received after playing in the WNBA and overseas for three years. Since switching careers, I have worked with wellness clients, collegiate and professional athletes, and Olympians nationwide through our private practice and with other prestigious brands, including the NBA G League, Southern Methodist University, EXOS, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and the Dallas Cowboys. Additionally, I have served as a national media spokesperson for Got Milk, co-developed performance nutrition programs for Oikos, and delivered food and nutrition TV segments across the country for brands like POM Wonderful, Newman’s Own, and Nestlé. I also regularly serve as a keynote speaker for sports programs, youth athletes, and companies. As a dietitian expert, I have been quoted in major publications such as Runner's World, Essence Magazine, Real Simple, Time Magazine, Eating Well, Mind Body Green, Good Housekeeping, Verywell Fit, and Livestrong.