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Cindy Nelson is an Extension Professor at Utah State University, affiliated with the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. She specializes in health and wellness education, 4-H youth development, and family life management, with a focus on rural communities.
- Education: BS in Physical Education (Psychology, Coaching emphasis) from Brigham Young University (1986); ME in Educational Leadership from Southern Utah University (2011).
Her research and teaching interests include wellness, fitness, nutrition, family financial management, and youth leadership. She has contributed to studies on online behavioral therapy for weight management, health equity in rural areas, and family mealtime benefits.
Notable awards include the County Faculty of the Year (2017), Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism - Team (2017), and multiple Communication Awards for the Live Well Utah Blog (2016). She has also received peer recognition for her work in community wellness coaching and family health.
Nelson collaborates on programs like Community Wellness Coaching and Create Better Health, emphasizing chronic disease prevention, mental health first aid, and nutrition education through university-community partnerships.
