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Dusti Linnell, PhD, is an Associate Professor (Practice) affiliated with Oregon State University's College of Health and School of Nutrition and Public Health. She serves as part of the Extension Family and Community Health Program, working across Tillamook and Lincoln Counties. Her primary roles include leading community health initiatives, managing the Oregon SNAP-Ed program, and coordinating the Coast to Forest regional health initiative.
Dr. Linnell holds a BS and PhD in Nutrition Science from UC Davis. Her work focuses on improving community health outcomes through evidence-based programs addressing nutrition, mental health equity, physical activity promotion, and food security. She has secured grants from USDA NIFA and SAMHSA to support behavioral health training and resource development.
Professional activities include coalition-building with rural communities, particularly Latino and Indigenous groups, and implementing school-based nutrition interventions. Her research emphasizes population-level health strategies and community-based participatory approaches.
Key affiliations include OSU Extension Service, the Tillamook and Lincoln County offices, and collaborative roles with state health agencies. No specific academic awards are listed, though her grant-funded work demonstrates significant professional impact.
