Department of Human Nutrition and Food Management: Extension and Outreach Programs

September is National Food Safety Month!

The Extension and Outreach Program of the Department of Human Nutrition and Food Management is part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension group in the College of Human Ecology, and Ohio State University Extension.

The Critical Issues we address are:


Programming Services

Extension and Outreach Programs of the Department of Human Nutrition and Food Management are available to the public through:

If you would like to talk with us about programming services available, you can contact us through:

Our programming services are linked to the county offices of Ohio State University Extension. Any citizen can access services by contacting their local county extension office. For a list of county offices in Ohio click here.


Professionals

Tammy Bray, Ph.D.
bray.21@osu.edu
Chair, Department of Human Nutrition and Food Management

Sharron Coplin, M.S., R.D.
coplin.2@osu.edu
Coordinates the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program in 29 counties.
Limited Resource Audience (Nutrition Related) materials development

Mary Kershaw, M.S.
kershaw2@agvax2.ag.ohio-state.edu
4-H Programming (Project Books, State Fair Activities)
Master Food Preserver Program
Food Preservation Questions
Child Nutrition Programs

Joyce McDowell, M.S.
mcdowell@agvax2.ag.ohio-state.edu
Coordinator and Operations Manager of Family Nutrition Program

Lydia C. Medeiros, Ph.D., R.D.
medeiros.1@osu.edu
Food Habits and Practices: Food Selection
Food Quality and Safety and Sanitation
Food Preparation, Planning, Purchasing, and Storage
Nutrition and Food Safety Curriculum Development

Alma M. Saddam, Ph.D., R.D.
saddam.1@osu.edu
Nutrition and The Life Cycle
Nutrition and Weight Management
Food Security
Health-related concerns, nutrition legislation, and misinformation

Marilyn Spiegel, Ph.D.
spiegel.1@osu.edu
Assistant Director, Family and Consumer Sciences, OSU Extension