Morgan Trigg
Lebanon
Summary
Nutrition education programs are delivered to youth, adults, and families in rural and underserved communities. Collaboration occurs with schools, community organizations, and local partners to create and implement programs that focus on healthy eating, food safety, budgeting, meal planning, physical activity, and managing food resources. Complex health information is simplified to ensure understanding across various educational and economic backgrounds. Key activities include community outreach, program planning, curriculum implementation, participant engagement, and evaluation reporting, all contributing to public health initiatives. There is a focus on enhancing skills in science communication, leadership, public outreach, and relationship building while promoting evidence-based health education within the community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SNAP-Ed Programmer
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
Lebanon, Kentucky
01.2020 - Current
- Deliver evidence-based nutrition education programming to youth, adults, and families in rural communities through SNAP-Ed outreach initiatives.
- Collaborate with schools, after-school programs, and community organizations to provide education focused on healthy eating, food safety, physical activity, budgeting, and food resource management.
- Facilitate interactive lessons and community outreach activities using curricula including Discover MyPlate, Teen Cuisine, LEAP for Health, and Serving Up MyPlate.
- Assist with program evaluation, participant engagement, and outcome reporting to support community nutrition and public health initiatives.
- Develop educational materials and outreach activities designed to improve accessibility and understanding of health-related information among diverse audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky01-2026
Skills
- Science communication and public outreach
- Academic research and analytical writing
- Program planning and evaluation
- Public speaking and educational presentations
- Community engagement and relationship-building
- APA 7 formatting and scholarly research
- Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Zoom, Google Workspace
- Interpersonal skills
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Coordinate educational outreach activities and healthy lifestyle programming for youth and families within Marion County and surrounding communities., Assist with community events, nutrition demonstrations, farmers market outreach, and school-based education initiatives., Promote evidence-based health education and community engagement through Cooperative Extension programming.
RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
- Rural health and food security
- Community-based nutrition education
- Science translation and outreach
- Public health communication
- SNAP-Ed and Cooperative Extension programming
Timeline
SNAP-Ed Programmer
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
University of Kentucky