Sarah Hess is a Ph.D. student in Community Nutrition working with Dr. Angela Odoms-Young. She earned bachelor’s degrees in Dietetics and Sports Nutrition and a Master of Science degree from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, as well as completing her dietetic internship at Dominican University. Sarah’s research focuses on advancing the understanding of how chronic stress influences dietary behaviors and developing strategies to support healthy lifestyles among low socioeconomic populations. In addition to pursuing her Ph.D., Sarah is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Extension Associate with the Food and Nutrition Education in Communities (FNEC) group at Cornell University. She also serves as a Regional Coordinator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

Chronic stress and diet- chair is Dr. Angela Odoms-Young

M.S., Sports Nutrition, Mansfield University
B.S., Dietetics, Mansfield University
Associates of Applied Science, Corning Community College