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Beth O'Shea Kindamo serves as an Assistant Nutrition Educator and Program Coordinator in the Department of Nutritional Sciences within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia. Her role focuses on Extension and Outreach programs, delivering evidence-based nutrition education and counseling services across Georgia through community partnerships and public health initiatives.
Her educational foundation includes:
- BSFCS in Dietetics from the University of Georgia (2009)
- MS in Foods and Nutrition from the University of Georgia (2010)
- Dietetic Internship in Clinical Nutrition from Winthrop University (2011)
Dr. Kindamo's expertise spans nutrition education, clinical nutrition, dietetics, and public health outreach, with emphasis on community-based interventions. Her work develops practical solutions for improving dietary habits and health outcomes among diverse populations, translating academic research into accessible public programs that address real-world nutritional challenges across Georgia.
Her professional excellence is recognized through significant awards:
- Engage and Learn grant recipient from University of Georgia (2021)
- Distinguished Service to the Northeast District from Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2018)
- Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year from Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2015)
Through secured grant funding like the 2021 Engage and Learn award, Dr. Kindamo advances community nutrition initiatives while maintaining active professional service in state and national dietetic associations. Her leadership in organizations including the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics demonstrates commitment to advancing the profession and mentoring emerging practitioners in nutrition science.
She directs Extension and Outreach programming for the Nutritional Sciences Department, managing community nutrition education initiatives that serve Georgia residents through evidence-based programs targeting dietary improvement, chronic disease prevention, and health equity across diverse populations and geographic regions.
