Elaine Ganninger

Elaine Ganninger is currently a doctoral candidate at Saint Louis University and a T32 predoctoral fellow at Washington University School of Medicine. Her dissertation research focuses on refugee, immigrant, and migrant utilization of federal food and nutrition assistance programs—specifically, WIC. Prior to her doctoral studies, Elaine earned a BS in Nutrition from Miami University of Ohio and an MS in Nutrition & Dietetics from Saint Louis University, with a specialization in pediatric medical nutrition. After graduating with her master’s degree, Elaine passed her registered dietitian licensing exam and worked at Washington University School of Medicine as a behavioral interventionist for pediatric patients and families who struggled with obesity. Elaine enjoys combining her passion for research with her passion for helping families manage and improve their nutrition and health. She volunteers as a clinical dietitian at Casa de Salud, where she provides nutrition counseling and education to the immigrant community of St. Louis. She always seeks opportunities to inform nutrition policy through her work. In her free time, Elaine enjoys attending barre workout classes, walking in forest park, and searching for the best Italian food. Elaine is excited to serve as the WIC LC Fellow for the upcoming year!

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