Karen Ostenso

Karen Ostenso is an Assistant Professor and Program Director at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, affiliated with the College of Arts & Human Sciences and the Department of Kinesiology, Health, Food & Nutritional Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Health from Walden University, an M.S. from Drexel University, and a B.S. in Community Health Education from Temple University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Public Health, Walden University
  • M.S., Drexel University
  • B.S. Community Health Education, Temple University

Research and Teaching Interests: Karen focuses on evidence-based public health interventions for successful aging, community health promotion, dietetic student education, classroom and career development, and school-aged nutrition. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in community nutrition, clinical nutrition, and experiential learning.

Professional Contributions: As Program Director of the B.S. Dietetics program, she emphasizes student professional development and community engagement. Her 20+ years of clinical experience as a registered dietitian and former certified diabetes educator enrich her academic practice.