جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Molly De Marcoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Community-based food systems/food security
• Health disparities
• Active Living
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Molly De Marco, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health and a Research Scientist at the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP). Her work focuses on health disparities, community food security, and active living, with a particular emphasis on engaging low-income and historically marginalized populations through participatory research methods. She leads the Food, Fitness + Opportunity Research Collaborative (FFORC), which addresses barriers to healthy food access and physical activity in rural and low-income communities. De Marco directs the USDA-funded SNAP-Ed program, promoting healthy food choices and reducing barriers to active transportation. She also teaches Nutrition 245: Sustainable, Local Food Systems – Intersection of Local Foods and Public Health. Her research integrates human-centered design and community advisory boards to ensure equitable participation of individuals with lived experiences of poverty and food insecurity. Key areas of research include community-based interventions, minimum wage policy impacts on health, and antiracist participatory research methodologies. She has been recognized with the Provost’s Engaged Scholarship Award for her community-focused work. Education: PhD in Health Promotion & Health Behavior, Oregon State University (2007) MPH in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University (2000) Awards: 2016 Provost’s Engaged Scholarship Award Advising & Grants: De Marco advises multiple students (e.g., E., Charles E., Bishop J.) and has secured funding from USDA SNAP-Ed and other agencies. Her grants support initiatives like the Healthy Helping Program and evaluation of policy impacts on low-wage workers’ health. Labs/Teams: FFORC collaborates with community partners to design interventions addressing food insecurity and transit equity. Projects include community gardens, healthy checkout lanes in stores, and policy advocacy for minimum wage reforms.

Catherine Hillمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Culinary Nutrition Education
• Community Nutrition Education
• Behavior Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Catherine Hill is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and serves as the Nutrition Programs Manager in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University. She leads the Dinah E. Gore Teaching and Research Kitchens, conducting training in healthy food preparation. She manages the Steps to Health (SNAP-Ed) and EFNEP programs, providing nutrition education and supporting statewide instructors. Her work emphasizes behavior change strategies, culinary nutrition, and community health initiatives. Education: BS in Applied Nutrition (NC State University); MS in Nutrition (Meredith College) Key Roles: On-camera demonstrator for Homegrown in the Kitchen segments; obesity-prevention grant contributor Her research focuses on integrating culinary practices with nutrition education to address chronic disease prevention and food resource management. She has contributed to North Carolina’s state-level plans for obesity mitigation and public health nutrition policies. Programs include Med Instead of Meds, Cook Smart, and Ingredients for Life, emphasizing lifestyle interventions and healthy cooking techniques. She collaborates on CDC-funded obesity-prevention initiatives and maintains active engagement with community nutrition education. Labs/Teams: Dinah E. Gore Kitchens, Steps to Health Team, EFNEP Team.

Stephanie McDonald-Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Community Nutrition Education
• Nutrition for Limited-Resource Families
• Food Resource Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephanie McDonald-Murray is a Researcher in the Department of Agricultural & Human Sciences at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. She serves as a Nutrition Extension Associate for Region 8, leading the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and SNAP-Ed Steps to Health initiatives across 13 counties in North Carolina. Her work focuses on improving nutrition and health outcomes for limited-resource families through policy, education, and system changes. Education: B.S. in Community Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro M.P.H. in Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Research Interests: Stephanie’s expertise spans community nutrition education, food resource management, and reducing food safety risks in home environments. She advocates for equitable access to healthy foods and physical activity opportunities, particularly through policy and systemic interventions. Programs: Key initiatives include EFNEP and SNAP-Ed Steps to Health, which empower families to adopt healthier lifestyles. Her 2021 publication explored a pilot program for Head Start participants, demonstrating her focus on early childhood health interventions. Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Grants & Advising: No grants or advising details explicitly mentioned, but her role involves coordinating educators and agents in program implementation. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Extension Agents and educators across multiple counties to deliver community-based programs.

Carolyn Birdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Security
• Rural Families/Communities and Economic Policy
• Health Insurance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carolyn Bird, PhD, is the William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University. She also holds an adjunct faculty position in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ MALS program. Her research focuses on the intersection of families, rural communities, and economic policy, as well as leadership in K-12 and higher education settings. Dr. Bird leads initiatives like the More In My Basket program to address food insecurity, particularly through SNAP outreach. She has received numerous accolades, including the Provost Faculty Fellowship and leadership roles such as Chair of the Faculty at NC State. Her educational background includes a PhD in Family Science from the University of Minnesota. She actively engages in professional service, including roles with the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education. Key contributions include cross-cultural studies on financial wellness and collaborative projects to improve health insurance literacy for older adults. Dr. Bird has secured significant grants totaling over $3.5 million for programs like More In My Basket and SNAP-Ed Steps to Health, targeting food security and nutritional education across North Carolina. Her work emphasizes reducing barriers to healthcare access and fostering equitable learning environments for marginalized student populations.

Annie Hardison-Moodyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religion and Health
• Gender Studies
• Food Insecurity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Annie Hardison-Moody is a Professor and Interim Assistant Family and Consumer Sciences Program Leader at North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She also serves as an Extension Specialist and Director of several initiatives including Faithful Families Thriving Communities. Her work bridges religion and public health, focusing on gender, food insecurity, and poverty. She holds a PhD in Religion from Emory University (2012), an MTS from Vanderbilt University, and a BA from UNC Chapel Hill. Her research includes co-PI roles on major grants such as NSF's FIRST project (food insecurity during COVID-19) and USDA-funded Voices into Action (longitudinal family food environment study). She has received awards including the 2023 Equity for Women Award and World Leisure Organization's Innovation Prize. Her teaching includes courses on Human Sexuality and Research Proposal Development. Key projects include Health Matters (CDC-funded physical activity initiatives in Edgecombe County) and Faithful Families, which earned recognition through the Obama White House's Let's Move initiative. She evaluates programs like Transplanting Traditions Community Farm's farmer training, emphasizing culturally relevant strategies for disadvantaged farmers. Grants: Over 10 major grants including USDA SNAP-Ed Steps to Health (up to $3M funding), NSF Rapid grants, and Russell Sage Foundation support. Labs/Teams: Director of Graduate Programs in Youth, Family, and Community Sciences; Co-Chair of AHS Department's Racial Justice Committee.

Ryan Benallyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Community Health
• Health Equity
• Community Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ryan Benally serves as an Assistant Professor with Utah State University Extension in San Juan County, specializing in community health, tribal health initiatives, and 4-H Youth Development programming through the Home and Community unit. MS in Construction Management and Technology, Arizona State University, 2023 BA in Financial Management with Minor in Economics, University of New Mexico, 2010 AuD in Pre-Management, Central New Mexico C.C., 2009 His research and programmatic work emphasizes community health worker certification systems, youth nutrition interventions, and health equity frameworks—particularly focused on tribal communities in San Juan County. Benally develops community-based partnerships to address systemic health disparities through culturally responsive programming and capacity building. Benally teaches the Community Health Worker Certification course in partnership with the Utah Department of Health and leads USU Extension's Create Better Health SNAP-Ed programming for San Juan County residents. Current projects include the Community Health Worker Programming Cohort Certificate Training (2023-Ongoing), 4-H and Youth Programming Support (2024-2025), Community Health Worker Core Skills Training Program (2024-2025), and San Juan Create Better Health (2024-2025), demonstrating sustained grant-funded community engagement.

Melanie Jewkesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Financial Wellness
• Nutrition Education
• Consumer Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Melanie Jewkes serves as an Extension Professor in the Family & Consumer Sciences department within Utah State University's Home and Community Department, based in Salt Lake County. She holds a Master's degree in Family, Consumer, and Human Development with a specialization in Consumer Economics from Utah State University (2008) and a Bachelor's degree in the same field with a focus on Family Finance (2006). Her research interests span financial wellness, nutrition education, consumer economics, food preservation, and refugee nutrition programs. She has developed numerous educational resources including the Empowering Financial Wellness Program, Homebuyer Education courses (available in English and Spanish), Food Preservation resources, and the Date Your Mate marriage celebration program. Her work particularly focuses on creating accessible financial education for vulnerable populations including refugees and low-income families. Dr. Jewkes' publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on practical applications of financial and nutritional education, with recent work addressing inflation management, holiday spending behaviors, and digital tools for financial wellness. Her research often intersects with community-based programs like SNAP-Ed and EFNEP, showing particular interest in how economic conditions affect consumer behavior and food security. Dean Don Felker Financial Management Award (national winner), 2024 Spirit of Extension, 2024 SNAP-Ed/EFNEP Educational Program Award (National 1st Place winner), 2022 Multiple Early Career Service awards, 2016 Community Partnership Award, 2016 Family Health and Wellness Award, 2016 Distinguished Team award, 2016 Dr. Jewkes has secured significant grant funding for her work, including a $2 million grant for Financial Wellness Education. She leads multiple extension programs including the Empowering Financial Wellness Program, Create Better Health (SNAP-Ed) for Salt Lake County, Homebuyer Education, and Food Preservation initiatives. Her work extends to refugee populations through specialized nutrition education programs and has been recognized with numerous awards for program excellence and community impact. She operates within the Salt Lake County Extension office, collaborating with various county departments and community organizations to deliver research-based educational programs that address local needs in financial management, nutrition, and family relationships.

Cara Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health and wellness
• Diabetes Education
• Substance use disorder prevention
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Cara Murray is an Assistant Professor in the Home and Community Department at Utah State University Extension in Uintah County. She focuses on health and wellness, diabetes education, substance use disorder prevention, and food insecurity initiatives. Educational Background: BS in Health Education and Promotion with a Health Science Emphasis (2025) Specialized Training: Trauma Informed Care and Patient Navigation (2024) Her work emphasizes community health education through programs like SNAP-Ed, targeting diabetes prevention, wellness, and food insecurity. She is actively involved in extension programs addressing substance use disorders and youth engagement.

Emma Parkhurstمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Promotion
• Public Health
• Worksite Wellness
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emma Parkhurst is an Associate Professor at the Home and Community Department of Utah State University, specializing in Health Promotion . Her work focuses on holistic wellness, worksite health initiatives, and community-based interventions to improve public health outcomes. Educational Background: MS , Health Promotion and Education, University of Utah (2017) BA , Kinesiology (Fitness and Health Promotion), Colorado Mesa University (2015) Emma's research interests span nutrition , fitness , and mental health , with a focus on community health programs and preventive healthcare . Her recent publications highlight collaborative efforts like SNAP-Ed , workplace wellness surveys , and suicide prevention training for rural populations. Scientific Awards: Urban County of the Year - CBH 2023 Urban County Supervisor of the Year - CBH 2023 Early Career Service Award, Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) IOTA Chapter (2023)

Celina Willeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Extension Education
• Latino Communities in Agriculture
• Nutrition Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Celina Wille serves as an Associate Professor and Spanish Language Extension Specialist at Utah State University's College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences within the Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Department. With 29 years of experience across Land Grant Institutions including Texas A&M and Michigan State, she has held diverse roles in management, teaching, and outreach. Currently, she acts as a technical consultant for a USAID-funded food and nutrition project in Guatemala while leading Extension initiatives at USU. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Agricultural and Extension Education (International Development), Michigan State University, 1992 MS in Agricultural and Extension Education (International Development), Michigan State University, 1988 BS in Agronomy (Agribusiness Management), Universidad Valle Del Bravo, 1984 BA in Early Childhood Education, Centro de Estudios Universitarios, 1984 Additional studies in Agricultural Economics (Animal Science), Brigham Young University Wille's research centers on culturally responsive Extension programming for Latino communities, nutrition education for refugees, and program evaluation methodologies. She develops tailored curricula to address barriers faced by underrepresented agricultural audiences and investigates effective strategies for community engagement in diverse settings. Her work integrates principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across agricultural and nutrition education contexts. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on refugee nutrition interventions, culturally adapted Extension materials, and farmers market inclusivity initiatives. Her scholarly output bridges agricultural science, public health, and social justice through practical applications in both domestic and international settings. Celina Wille has not been documented with major scientific awards in the provided text. Professional engagements include management of USAID projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and Guatemala, leadership of the Utah Farmers Market Network's DEI Community of Practice, and direction of SNAP-Ed programs. She has secured funding for initiatives targeting Latino youth leadership development and culturally sensitive nutrition education. Wille collaborates extensively with Extension networks including the Michigan Nutrition Network and Utah State University Extension teams. Her outreach encompasses the Latino Youth Leadership Development program (2018-2022) and capacity-building initiatives for Latino communities through the Emerging Issues in Latino Communities project.

Laura Weddleمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nutrition Education
• Public Health
• Rural Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Weddle is the Director of the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. She oversees the administration and implementation of USDA-funded initiatives like the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed), which focus on nutrition education for low-income populations. Educational Background: M.B.A., Northern Kentucky University B.A., Eastern Kentucky University Her research interests include nutrition education, public health, rural mental health, community health, food security, and grant management. Laura previously served as an Extension Specialist for Farm Stress and Rural Mental Health, managing the USDA's Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) project in Kentucky. Her work emphasizes community-based initiatives promoting health, safety, and well-being. Certifications: Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Duke University Mental Health First Aid Instructor, National Council for Mental Wellbeing QPR Instructor, QPR Institute

Barbara Lohseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nutrition Education
• Eating Behavior
• Eating Competence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Barbara Lohse serves as Professor and Head of the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition within the College of Health Sciences and Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology. Previously holding positions as Principal Investigator of the Pennsylvania SNAP-Ed program and Research Professor at Penn State, she brings extensive experience in evidence-based nutrition education to her current leadership role. Education Background: BS in Nutritional Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire MS in Food and Nutrition, University of Wisconsin-Stout PhD in Nutritional Sciences and Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. Lohse's research centers on nutrition education engineering with particular emphasis on eating competence, obesity prevention, and low-income nutrition interventions. Her work focuses on developing feasible, sustainable nutrition education approaches that align with the Wegmans School's vision of scholars and students 'walking the talk' to secure health for all populations. She has pioneered methodologies in measuring adherence to Satter's Division of Responsibility in Feeding and developed the Fuel for Fun intervention for school-age children. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on validation of nutrition assessment tools, parent-child feeding dynamics, and practical applications of eating competence theory across diverse populations. Her work frequently bridges nutritional science with behavioral psychology to create implementable solutions for real-world nutrition challenges. Scientific Recognition: Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior Researcher of the Year (2016) Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Platinum Author Recognition Award (2016) Dr. Lohse has successfully led major research initiatives including the Pennsylvania SNAP-Ed program and the ELM study. Her grant-funded work emphasizes community-based interventions with special attention to low-income populations and program sustainability. Current teaching responsibilities include advanced courses in nutrition science, research methods, and implementation science. As department head, she oversees the Wegmans School's research initiatives including the Fuel for Fun program examining cooking skills and eating behaviors in fourth graders, and leads development of digital nutrition education tools like the NEEDs Center resources. Recent activities include hosting a global summit on eating competence and presenting internationally on nutrition intervention strategies.