Kristen McElhenny
Dietetic Intern
Email: k_stark@uncg.edu
Brief Bio
Kristen received her Bachelor of Science from Bridgewater College and is pursuing her master’s degree at UNCG while completing the DPD requirements to become a registered dietitian. She will be completing research for the FeeN study with Dr. Dharod which is focused on breastfeeding and food insecurity in Greensboro’s low-income population. Previously, Kristen worked at the Greensboro WIC office for 2 years as a nutritionist where she provided nutrition education to pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children ages 1-5 years old.