Anna Dysart

Anna Dysart is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Western Carolina University. She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, an MS in Clinical Nutrition from East Tennessee State University, and a BS from Auburn University Main Campus. Her work focuses on dissemination of evidence-based interventions and mindfulness practices among public health workers.

Education:

• PhD: Virginia Tech (Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise)
• MS: East Tennessee State (Clinical Nutrition)
• BS: Auburn University

Research Interests: Implementation science in healthcare, mindfulness for public health professionals, and optimizing physical activity programming through extension networks. Combines clinical expertise in gerontological nutrition with community-based research.

Professional Background: Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition with extensive long-term care dietetics experience. Previously collaborated with Cooperative Extension agents to improve physical activity intervention knowledge.

Teaching Focus: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Counseling methodologies, and integrative health approaches.