Kelsey Gardiner, PhD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Olathe, Kansas, United States

Kelsey Gardiner, PH.D. is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Missouri Kansas City. Her research has been focused on community and public health nutrition encompassing food systems, healthy eating behaviors, food security, and the intersections between food access and health outcomes. She is currently the Chair for the ASN Community and Public Health Nutrition (CPHN) Research Interest Group and chair elect for the 2025-2026 year. Her most recent research has emphasized community focused Food is Medicine approaches through community and clinical partners.

Presentation(s):

• Community and Public Health Nutrition (CPHN) and Maternal, Perinatal, & Pediatric Nutrition (MPP) Joint GEM Forum - Building Resilience and Sustainability: Navigating the Evolving Community and Public Health Nutrition Research Landscape in Maternal and Child Health Through Knowledge Sharing

  Sunday, July 26, 2026
  12:30 PM - 2:00 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

• Innovative Approaches to Improving Nutrition, Cognitive Health, and Chronic Disease Outcomes (Poster Theater Flash Session 18)

  Monday, July 27, 2026
  2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

• (PTFS18-06-26) Advancing Food and Nutrition Security Through Community-Based Produce Prescriptions: Results From a 12 Month Pilot Study

  Monday, July 27, 2026
  2:50 PM - 2:54 PM ET

  Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.