Kaitlyn Harper

Dr. Harper's research focuses on improving food security and nutrition and reducing wasted food in the U.S. food system. She uses qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, and partners with community organizations, school districts, and food banks to design and evaluate interventions that improve diet quality and food access. Her work includes evaluating diet quality and food access in K-12 schools, including strategies to improve food quality and divert wasted food in school cafeterias and pantries.