Stephanie Fanelli

Stephanie Fanelli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics at the University of Northern Colorado. She holds a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences from The Ohio State University (2023) with specializations in Obesity Sciences and Biomedical, Clinical, and Translational Science. Her research focuses on chronic cardiometabolic disease prevention, aging, obesity sciences, and public health nutrition. She employs mixed methods and secondary data analysis (e.g., NHANES) to study dietary patterns, lifestyle interventions, and healthcare access.

Education:

• PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University (2023)
• MS in Allied Medicine, The Ohio State University (2019)
• BS in Dietetics, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, University of Vermont (2016)

Research Themes:

• Chronic disease prevention through nutrition counseling
• Interplay between dietary patterns and cardiometabolic risk
• Technology-based interventions (e.g., telehealth)
• Health disparities in diet quality and access

Her work has been published in high-impact journals like the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and PLOS Global Public Health. She actively participates in professional organizations including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.

Professional Contributions:

• Peer reviewer for Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
• Former Chair of Professional Development, Graduate Society of Nutritional Sciences (2018–2023)
• Experience in clinical trials and implementation science