Monica Luby , M.S., R.D.N, F.A.N.D
Foods and Nutrition I Assistant Professor
Email: mluby@steu.edu Phone: (973) 290-4092Monica Luby, M.S., R.D.N, F.A.N.D is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
and faculty member at Saint Elizabeth University, where she teaches in the Nutrition,
Exercise and Health program. With more than 30 years of experience in higher education,
Professor Luby has dedicated her career to preparing future nutrition and health professionals
through excellence in teaching, mentorship, curriculum development, and accreditation
leadership. Throughout her career, Professor Luby has served in leadership roles including
as Dietetic Internship Director and Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Director.
She is committed to preparing graduates for success in nutrition and dietetics practice.
Professor Luby has been recognized for her contributions to nutrition and dietetics
education through numerous honors, including the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics Emerging Dietetics Leader Award, Outstanding Dietetics Educator Awards for
both Dietetic Internship and Didactic Program leadership, the 2024 New Jersey Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietetics Leader Award, and the 2024 Saint
Elizabeth University Distinguished Teaching Award.
Professor Luby earned a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Business from Kansas
State University and a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University.
She also completed postgraduate coursework in Medical Humanities at Drew University.
Professor Luby is passionate about helping students recognize their unique talents
and develop the knowledge, self-discipline, confidence, and professional judgment
needed to succeed as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. She believes that meaningful
learning occurs through mentorship, experiential learning, and opportunities that
challenge students to grow into compassionate, evidence-informed practitioners and
future leaders in nutrition and healthcare.