Curriculum Vitae

NAME: Dr. Kristopher R. Grimes

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E-MAIL: kristopher.grimes@kysu.edu

Education

  • PhD, Graduate Center for Nutritional Sciences (GCNS) (2003-2006); University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky
  • B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology/Religious Studies (1998-2002); Centre College, Danville, Kentucky
  • Master of Divinity (2009-2017); Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky
  • Certified Personal Trainer (2013-Present) American Council on Exercise

Work History

  • Assistant Professor, CAFSSS Division of Food and Animal Science/Family Consumer Science (2012 –Present)
  • Kentucky State University (KSU) State Specialist for Nutrition and Nutrition Education (April 2011-Present)
  • KSU Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Coordinator (2009-Present)
  • KSU Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Education Coordinator (2016-Present)
  • Kentucky State University (KSU) Research and Extension Apprenticeship Program Director (2009-2011)
  • Nutritional Sciences Fellow (2004-2006)

KSU Positions Held, Awarded, Organizations

  • CAFSSS Outstanding Teaching Award (2014)
  • KSU Student Recruitment Committee (Present)
  • KSU Faculty Senate, University Budget (2014-2016)
  • CAFSSS Curriculum Committee (2012-Present)
  • KSU Distinguished Professor Committee (2016)

STATE and NATIONAL Positions Held, Awarded, Organizations

  • USDA Social Media and Emerging Technologies Subcommittee (2014-2015)
  • RNECE South Steering Committee (2014-2016)
  • NIFA Food Resource Management Committee Co-Chair (2014-2015)
  • Program Leader's Network FCS Chair (2015)
  • Program Leader's Network FCS Vice-Chair (2014)
  • Program Leader's Network FCS Program Leader Committee Member (2012-2014)
  • KASEP (2010-2012) Board Member
  • Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (2010-Present)
  • Society for Free Radical Biology & Medicine (2003-2011)
  • President of Graduate Center for Nutritional Sciences Student Organization (GNO) (2004-2005)
  • Vice President of GNO (2003-2004)
  • NIH Training Grant Appointment (2005 & 2006)