Alyssa Anderson

Alyssa Anderson is Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Kent State University, specializing in community nutrition and extension education. Her research applies participatory approaches to promote nutrition security, with particular focus on virtual delivery methods and multi-sector partnerships.

She teaches Foodservice Systems Management, Science of Human Nutrition, and Introductory Food Science. Her doctoral research examined virtual delivery of community nutrition education through Cultural Historical Activity Theory frameworks. Current projects focus on nutrition security interventions in underserved communities.

Professional affiliations include:

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior