Heather Frazier

Dr. Heather Frazier is an Associate Professor of Nutrition at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW). She holds a Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Wellness (2017), M.S. and B.S. degrees in Dietetics and Environmental Science (Sam Houston State University). Her research focuses on burnout in dietetic program directors, emotional intelligence in dietetics education, and gut microbiome studies. She leads the Didactic Program in Dietetics and previously directed a dietetic internship at Sam Houston State University. Courses taught include Nutrition in Chronic Disease, Food Systems Management, and Advanced Nutrition Services Administration.

Education:

• Ph.D., Health Promotion and Wellness, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2017
• M.S., Dietetics, Sam Houston State University, 2006
• B.S., Food Science and Nutrition, Sam Houston State University, 2005
• B.S., Environmental Science, Sam Houston State University, 2002

Research Themes: Combats burnout in academic nutrition leadership, explores emotional intelligence's role in student success, and investigates microbiome-nutrition interactions. Her work addresses pandemic-related stress in education and integrates environmental science perspectives into dietary practices.