Katherine Dickin

Katherine Dickin conducts formative and implementation research on the effectiveness of community-based programs to improve nutritional status and reduce health inequities in the U.S. and globally. This includes qualitative and quantitative research on maternal and child nutrition, responsive parenting and social support, food security, obesity prevention, capacity building for multisectoral nutrition and sustainable food systems. A central focus is the interface between public health practitioners and communities, to understand contextual influences on delivery and use of interventions for low-income families. In her teaching, she focuses on experiential learning in global and public health, and mentoring on research methods. Engaging with communities and students, she aims to design programs reflecting local knowledge, norms, and values.