Research and Teaching Interests

Kate's teaching interests center on preparing the next generation of dietetics professionals to navigate a rapidly evolving field, drawing on her workforce development experience to address shortages and shape the future of dietetics education. She brings a public health systems and policy lens to nutrition education, translating population-level frameworks from her public health leadership experience into practical strategies for improving nutrition access and outcomes. Finally, her clinical background spanning pediatric, adult, and rehabilitation populations informs her commitment to teaching nutrition care across the full lifespan, from complex specialty pediatric cases to adult neurological and chronic disease management.