Health and human sciences

Freeze It!

In four weekly hands-on sessions in our Freeze It! program, you’ll learn safe, research-based techniques for freezing foods, which will help you cut down on food waste, stretch your grocery dollars and enjoy your meals safely.

Alzheimer's Association

In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Missouri, MU Extension Health and Human Science specialists can teach 10 of the Alzheimer's Association programs. These programs aim to help people understand Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias as well as how to live with the disease.

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together

Learn homesteading skills like gardening, making cleaning products, animal care and food preservation—blended with wellness, safety and sustainability—in-person and online.

Wits Workout

Engage in brain-boosting games and discussions to enhance memory, focus, and social connections in a fun, supportive group setting.

A Taste of Missouri — September — Cherry

A Taste of Missouri — August — Cantaloupe

A Taste of Missouri — July — Bell Pepper

A Taste of Missouri — June — Blueberry

April 15, 2025 - November 11, 2025

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together

August 20, 2025 - October 24, 2025

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention in Forsyth

August 28, 2025 - October 9, 2025

Chronic Pain Self-Management

September 3, 2025 - October 8, 2025

Wits Workout

Tackling the child care challenge

September 25, 2025

Improving life after cancer

September 8, 2025

Falls Prevention Awareness Month

September 4, 2025

MU Extension wants your input on alpha-gal syndrome

August 27, 2025

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Provides consumers with a broad range of nutrition information, including tips, videos, articles and recipes.

Centers for Disease Control, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obes…

Provides resources and strategies for reducing obesity as well as access to published research on the issue.

Cooking Matters

Resources provided by the Cooking Matters program to help families shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dietary information and guidelines for the general public.

Kelsey Weitzel

Associate Extension Professor

Amber Allen

Field Specialist in Human Development

Janelle Azmy

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Urban East region

Bethany Bachmann

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Sarah Barks

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Southeast and East Central regions

Jacqueline Basham

FNEP Program Manager

Karissa Blake

Nutrition Program Associate

Jo Britt Rankin

Extension Professor - Health & Human Sciences

Kyleigh Brown

Field Specialist in Human Development

Deana Brown-Hood

Accountant - MO 4-H Foundation, Extension

Katie Buchs Pemberton

Field Specialist in Human Development

Maria Calvert

Field Specialist in Human Development

Rebecca Cameron

Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator - FNEP

Sawiyyah Chanay

Community Health Outreach Specialist and Education Director

Arihus Coleman

Nutrition Program Associate

Melissa Cotton

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Sarah Davis

Adjunct Assistant Extension Professor - Public Health

Jennifer Elms

Double Up Food Bucks Project Coordinator

John Fuller

Field Specialist in Human Development

Karen Funkenbusch

Extension Instructor

Tracy Graybill

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Urban West region

Allene Gremaud

Program Coordinator

Tyler Hall

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Liz Harrison

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education

Emily Jeffries

Nutrition Program Associate

Audrey Johnson

Field Specialist in Human Development

Kimberly Keller

Evaluation Specialist - HHS

Joe Kingsbury

Assistant Director of the Office of Health Outreach, Policy & Education

Ann McCauley

ROTA-R Project Director

Michelle McDowell

Senior Coordinator - CHEO

Robert McNary

Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development

Naomi R. Meinertz

Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Science; Extension State Specialist in Aging

Della Miller

Field Specialist in Human Development

Kristin Miller

Assistant Director, Health and Human Sciences

Susan Mills-Gray

Professor, Adjunct - Health & Human Sciences

Tracy Minnis

Farm-to-Institution Local Foods Coordinator

Kale Monk

Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science

Beth Monson

FNEP Operations Coordinator

Gidget Mudd

FNEP Program Manager

Susan Norship-Haney

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Southeast region

Emily Poncher

Field Specialist in Community Health in the East Central region

Micah Potgieter

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Kirby Richards

Community Engagement Programs Coordinator - Health and Human Sciences

Chandra Roberts

Nutrition Administrative Support

Lindsey Roberts

Community Engagement Programs Coordinator - Health and Human Sciences

Tammy Roberts

Extension Specialist - HHS

Candace Rodman

Assistant Extension Professor

Aleshya Samuels

Senior Office Support Assistant

Stephanie Schindler

Extension Engagement Specialist

Rhonda Shafer

Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development

Susan Smith

Extension Instructor - HHS

Jeremiah Terrell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Jessica Trussell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Deann Turner

Nutrition Program Manager

Tevin Uthlaut

Strategic Communications Associate II

Kaylie Walker

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Chris Willow

Advancement Manager, MO 4-H Foundation, Extension

Kaylee Wyckwood

Program/Project Support Coordinator

Bai Xiong

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Southwest region

Shelby Yake

Field Specialist in Community Health in the Southwest region