معرفی
Yvette Rea serves as a Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor at Utah State University Cooperative Extension, focusing on Duchesne County and the Ute Indian Tribe Reservation. She advocates for Latino communities and promotes healthy lifestyles in underserved populations through evidence-based public health initiatives.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship), Utah State University, 2022
- Currently pursuing Master of Public Health
Research Focus: Her work targets obesity and diabetes prevention through culturally responsive community interventions. She integrates nutrition education, physical activity promotion, and homesteading practices to address health disparities in rural and tribal communities, with recent expansion into overdose prevention.
Active Programs:
- Extension Homesteading (2024-Present)
- Aging Initiatives (2024-Present)
- Health and Wellness Programs (2024-Present)
- TriCounty Overdose Prevention Program (2024-2027)
- Duchesne Create Better Health (2024-2025)
- EXCITE: Bridge Access Program (2023-2025)
Professional Credentials: Certified Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver leveraging agricultural knowledge for community nutrition programs.
