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Teresa Curtis
Nutrition Education Program Specialist for Diverse Audiences
Family Living Programs

Position Priorities

Serve as a resource and provide support for nutrition educators and coordinators working with WNEP as they strive to provide culturally responsive services to our increasingly diverse state.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master's degree in Public Health from Tulane University
Registered Dietitian

Previous Professional Experience

Teresa joined UW-Extension in January 2009 after spending several years consulting with domestic and international maternal and child health nutrition programs. Most recently, Teresa worked with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the University of Missouri in their collaborative efforts to promote cultural competence in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in Missouri. She has also lived in Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia while working for the United Nations World Food Programme, UNICEF, and CARE International.

Highlights of Current Assignments

Provide support and resources for nutrition educators and coordinators working with new or unfamiliar audiences
Review and prepare relevant education materials, including training resources
Collaborate with other state specialists to foster cultural competence within WNEP
Member of the Eating Well and Being Active team

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