Lisa Franzen-Castle


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Grant expands Nebraska SNAP recipients access to fresh produce

food.unl.edu

Lisa Franzen-Castle Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist

Ph.D., Nutrition major with Anthropology minor, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2009
M.S., Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006
B.S., Dietetics major with Insect Science minor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2003

Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist - Statewide responsibilities for nutrition education include: 

  • Extension: Planning, marketing, teaching, conducting, and evaluating educational programs and materials related to nutrition, health, and wellness for adults. Nebraska Extension profile located at: epd.unl.edu/profile/lfranzen2.
  • Research Conducting applied research in nutrition education and nutritional behavioral changes for adults.

Professional Highlights


Honors and Recognition
2022: Gold Author Recognition Award, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior2020: North Central Excellence in Multistate Research Team Award (as part of the NC1193 Multi-State Research Group), North Central Regional Association of State Agricultural Experiment Station Directors2019: Early Professional Achievement Award, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior2018: Omtvedt Innovation Award for Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln2015: Emerging Dietetic Leader Award, Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Lincoln District. 2014: 2nd Place Central Region Winner: Communications – Newsletters (Individual Award), Central Region of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences.2012: Extension New Employee Award, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.
Experience
2021-Present: Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nutrition and Health Sciences Department2021-2023: Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Education and Human Sciences2015-2021: Associate Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nutrition and Health Sciences Department2009-2015: Present, Assistant Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nutrition and Health Sciences Department.2006-2009: Graduate Research Assistant, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition.2006: Dietetic Intern, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nutrition and Health Sciences Department.2003-2005: Graduate Research Assistant, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Entomology.
Memberships
Nebraska National Extension Association of Family and Consumer ScienceSociety for Nutrition Education and BehaviorNebraska Cooperative Extension AssociationAcademy of Nutrition and DieteticsNebraska Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsEpsilon Sigma Phi