Katie Ahern

Katie Ahern is a Senior Lecturer at Oregon State University's School of Nutrition and Public Health, affiliated with the OSU Extension Service. She specializes in nutrition education and community health initiatives, particularly through the Family and Community Health Program and SNAP-Ed.

• Institution: Oregon State University
• School: School of Nutrition and Public Health
• Role: Senior Lecturer
• Contact: katherine.ahern@oregonstate.edu

Her research focuses on nutrition education, policy systems and environmental changes, and community health outreach. She works with community partners to implement programs aimed at improving dietary habits and overall wellness through initiatives like Walk With Ease and Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs.

Affiliations include the OSU Extension Service, Crook County Extension Service, and Deschutes County Extension Service, where she collaborates on policy, systems, and environmental change projects to promote healthy eating.