I’m an implementation scientist passionate about healthy aging and community impact. Along the way, I’ve been honored with awards at the college, university, and national levels—recognition that reflect the collaborative spirit of my work and the incredible teams and communities I’ve had the privilege to work with.
Select Recent Awards
2025 Iowa State University Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice
2025 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Originality and Innovation in Programming Award
2024 American Society for Nutrition, Excellence in Nutrition Education Award
2022 Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Nutrition Education Research Award
2022 The Rossmann Manatt Faculty Development Award, Iowa State University College of Health and Human Sciences
2020 Career Achievement in Outreach and Professional Practice, Iowa State University College of Health and Human Sciences
2019 United States Department of Agriculture Multistate Research group, Changing the Health Trajectory for Older Adults through Effective Diet and Activity Modifications, NE:1439 Excellence in Research Award
2019 Mid-Career Achievement in Research, Iowa State University College of Human Sciences
