Elza Conn

Elza Conn serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Nutritional Sciences within Human Ecology, focusing on teaching and instructional leadership in nutritional sciences education. Her academic role centers on curriculum development and pedagogical innovation in dietetics and community health contexts.

Her research spans Nutrition, Obesity, Dietetics, and Behavioral and Community Nutrition, with emphasis on the interplay between dietary behaviors, obesity prevention, and community-level interventions. This work addresses critical public health challenges through evidence-based nutritional practices and behavioral modification strategies.

Dr. Conn's expertise in Behavioral and Community Nutrition drives initiatives that analyze social determinants of eating habits and develop scalable solutions for improving population health outcomes, particularly in obesity-related disorders and dietary management systems.