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Christy O'Connor, MS, RD, LDN

Program Coordinator for Health Extension for Diabetes

Produce Prescription Liaison for High-Obesity Prevention (HOP) Program

267 Ricks Hall

Bio

Christy O’Connor is a Registered Dietitian (RD) that has worked with diverse populations in both community and clinical settings. She has provided nutrition education to SNAP eligible children and their families funded by a SNAP Ed grant in a local health department during her last position. In addition, she has gained invaluable clinical nutrition skills by providing Medical Nutrition Therapy for children, adults living with Type 2 Diabetes, and pregnant women as an outpatient RD at a local tertiary care hospital, primary care offices, and health department clinics.

Programs and Initiatives

  • High-Obesity Prevention (HOP) Program
  • Health Extension for Diabetes

Education

BS Biochemistry NC State University

MS Nutrition University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Area(s) of Expertise

  • Nutrition

Groups