Liz Harrison

Liz Harrison is a Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education at the University of Missouri (MU) Extension Public Health and serves as a graduate course instructor. Her work bridges academic research and community well-being through educational programs in nutrition and public health.

• University of Missouri Extension Liaison for the Department of Public Health
• Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Planning, A.T. Still University – School of Health Management (2010)
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology and English, Truman State University (2007)

Her research and practice focus on translating academic knowledge into community-based initiatives, including disease management, nutrition, food safety, and physical activity. She collaborates with MU Extension to address the needs of Boone and Howard counties and contributes to programs like Stay Strong, Stay Healthy and Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.

She is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) since 2012. Her work emphasizes practical applications of public health principles in underserved communities.

She is based in Columbia, Missouri, and can be contacted at 573-445-9792. Her roles include community engagement, program development, and liaison duties between MU and local counties.