Lisa Caldwell

Lisa Caldwell is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), housed within the College of Natural and Health Sciences. She coordinates the Distance Dietetic Program and oversees the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics. Her professional roles span academic leadership, clinical practice, and public health advocacy.

• Education: MS in Human Nutrition (Colorado State University), BS in Psychology (University of California-San Diego)

Her research focuses on maternal and child nutrition, community health interventions, and adolescent health behaviors. Notable projects include studies on physical activity programs for preschoolers and neuroimaging research on alcohol’s impact on adolescent brain function.

Her career includes roles as WIC State Supervisor and Breastfeeding Coordinator in Wyoming, Lecturer at Chaminade University and Kalihi-Palama Health Center in Hawaii, and Adjunct Faculty at UNC. She holds certifications as a Registered Dietitian, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Wellcoaches® Certified Health and Wellness Coach.