Lillian Smith, PhD Nutrition Enlightenment Mentor Dr. Smith completed her undergraduate education at Oakwood University with a double major in Biology and Spanish. She received both her graduate degrees (M.S. & Ph.D.) in Food Science from Alabama A&M University and has published two manuscripts in the International Journal of Cancer Research on the chemo-preventive effects of phyto-chemicals present in sunflower seeds and coconut flour. 

When she is not working, she is volunteering her time in youth ministries at her local church and enjoys practicing jujitsu, a form of martial arts.