Assistant Professor/Extension Nutrition & Health Specialist
South Dakota State University
Gemma Bastian, Ph.D., RDN, LN, is an assistant professor and Extension nutrition and health specialist at South Dakota State University. Her research and extension work aim to improve the nutritional health and well-being of people experiencing food insecurity. Particular interests include SNAP-Ed/EFNEP evaluation, local food systems, Tribal community health, and autism.