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Kristin McCartney, MPH, RDN profile

Visiting Professor

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Professional Highlights

  • Research interest and experience in applied public health and food systems.
  • Experienced grant writer and administrator
  • Clinical and community experience in prevention and treatment of obesity in adults and youth.

Degrees

  • MPH, Master of Public Health, West Virginia University
  • BS, Nutrition and Dietetics, Marshall University

Awards

  • Program of Excellence, WVU Extension. (September 2014).
  • Program of Excellence, WVU Extension. (September 2015).
  • Excellence in Healthy Living Programming, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. (October 27, 2015).
  • Marketing Package Award, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. (November 5, 2015).
  • Marketing Package Award (Eastern Region), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. (November 4, 2015).
  • Marketing Package Award, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. (October 17, 2017).
  • Marketing Package Award (Eastern Region), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. (October 17, 2017).
  • Individual Program Excellence, WVU Extension. (September 2017).
  • COVID Creativity and Innovation Award-Team, WVU Extension. (2020).
  • COVID Creativity and Innovation-Individual Award, WVU Extension. (2020).
  • Creativity and Innovation Award, WVU Extension. (September 19, 2022).

Research Interests

  • Food Systems
  • Nutrition
  • Obesity
  • Nutrition Incentive Programs
  • Implementation Science

Certifications

  • Registered dietitian/nutritionist

Biographical Sketch

Kristin McCartney, a doctoral student in Public Health at West Virginia University, combines her academic pursuits with impactful public service as the Director of SNAP-Ed for West Virginia. Residing in Parkersburg, WV, her work is dedicated to improving nutrition education and health outcomes across diverse communities. She has been successful at linking nutrition, public health and agriculture through several innovative programs including Kids Markets, KidsMarket@theStore and GrowThis!, targeting rural communities across West Virginia. Her overall goal is to improve capacity for nutrition security in rural communities by rebuilding the local food economy

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