University of Wyoming
Apr 11, 2026
FREE Workshop
Building nutrition policy in line with lived experience
April 11, 2026 10am-12:30pm
Phoenix Ballroom, Laramie Civic Center
710 E Garfield St, Laramie, WY 82070
This workshop is hosted by the University of Wyoming's Maternal to Adolescent Eating, Nutrition and Development (M2AENAD) lab with the aim to provide a structured opportunity for researchers, Wyomingites with lived experience, community organizations, and policy stakeholders to share their opinions & identify community centered priorities to inform the future of nutrition & public health policy discourse in Wyoming.
Topics include
Perceptions of hunger in Wyoming
Impacts of nutrition and food security policy in WY
Current anti-hunger initiatives in Wyoming
Discussion Panelists Include
Jill Fabricius Keith, PhD- Department Head, Family & Consumer Sciences, University of Wyoming
Anita R Roman- Tribal Liaison to the Northern Arapaho Tribe
Abby Lozano- Education Coordinator International Student & Scholar Services, University of Wyoming
Tammy Ware- Wyoming Hunger Initiative Regional Director
Elissa Campbell- Wyoming State Representative House District 56
Ken Chestek- Wyoming State Representative House District 13
Karlee Provenza- Wyoming State Representative House District 45
Carla Bankes, RDN, SNS- Child Nutrition Programs State Director
Our workshop includes a facilitated panel discussion with breakout conversations and a reflection session. This event is free to the public.
After registering, we will send you a confirmation email & reminder emails leading up to the event (the week before/the day before).
Please reach out to m2aenad@uwyo.edu with any questions or concerns.
https://uwyo.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5o8VW0OtZhzGUpE