The Swetland Center is happy to announce a new research associate will be joining the Center's team. Katie Poppe will be supporting our Statewide and National Community Nutrition Research portfolio. Read more Βι¶ΉΣ³» Katie below.
1. What project will you be working on and what is your role?
I am the new Community Nutrition Research Associate at the Swetland Center and I will be providing leadership within the Community Nutrition Team. I will mainly be working on Building Capacity for Obesity Prevention (BCOP) and the PSE READI assessment tools, as well as FM Tracks and FM Engage. I will be working remotely from Columbus, OH, but will visit Cleveland and the Swetland Center a few times a year!
2. Where are you from?
I grew up in Dublin, OH, a suburb of Columbus.
3. What is your background in?
I am a registered dietitian and have worked in clinical practice for the past 6+ years. I recently received my Master of Public Health degree at OSU and there, my research focused on food systems/healthy food access and I mainly used quantitative research methods.
4. What excites you Βι¶ΉΣ³» joining the Swetland Center?
I strongly believe that community-engaged research is key to establishing policies and interventions that create lasting solutions and a sustainable path to health and nutrition equity. I am excited to join this enthusiastic, dynamic, and supportive team at the the Swetland Center which does exactly that!
5. What is your favorite outdoor space in Cleveland or a place you want to explore?
I have never been to Cuyahoga Valley National Park and I hope to get to explore it soon!
6. What is a piece of advice you have been given or quote/statement that is significant to you?
Success is progress, not perfection. This is something I remind myself of daily, and something I often reiterated to my patients in clinical practice. I believe it is important to celebrate every step, even if it feels small or insignificant.
Welcome to the team, Katie!