PhD, Human Science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
MS, Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
BS, Dietetics, Nutrition, and Kinesiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Professional Certification, Licensure and Membership
Registered Dietitian, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Certified Exercise Physiologist, American College of Sports Medicine
Professional/Academic Experience
2015-present, Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
2014-2015, Adjunct Faculty, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
2012-2015, Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley,
CO
2011-2012, Personal Trainer, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
2010-2012, Medical Nutrition Therapist, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln,
NE
2009-2012, Graduate Assistant, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Research/Areas of Interest
Body image
Eating and exercise disorders
Weight bias
Psychological factors affecting health behaviors in adults
Publications/Creative Works
James, K.J., Albrecht, J.A., Litchfield, R., and Weishaar, C. 2013. A Summative Evaluation
of a Food Safety Social Marketing Campaign “4 Day Throw-Away” using Traditional and
Social Media. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Food Science Education. Doi:
10.1111/1541-4329.12010.
Stenger, K., James, K., Patton, P., Albrecht, J., Perry, C., Larvick, C., Schwarz,
C.(2012). Use of Technology to Reach Families with Young Children with Food Safety
Information. Journal of Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
