Associate Professor
Foods and Nutrition
3028 McCarty Hall D
PO BOX 110310
Gainesville, FL 32611-0310
(352) 392-0404 ext.250
glwarren@ufl.edu
Educational Background
M.S. in Human Nutrition, Oklahoma State University
B.S. (with distinction), in Home Economics Education, Langston University
Completed an intensive three month training program with the American Peace Corps -- two months at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and one month at the Outward Bound Camp Program in Marble, Colorado.
Professional Experiences
University of Florida, Associate Professor, Foods and Nutrition, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, IFAS. Responsible for Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) curriculum design and development of materials; other responsibilities include program planning, implementation and evaluation; development and presentation of workshops and seminars; liaison with related agencies and organizations and public speaking. Leader of the Food, Nutrition and Health Design Team . 1996 to present.
University of Florida, Associate Professor, Foods and Nutrition, Home Economics Department, IFAS. Responsible for Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) curriculum design and development of materials; other responsibilities include program planning, implementation and evaluation; development and presentation of workshops and seminars; liaison with related agencies and organizations and public speaking. Leader of the Food, Nutrition and Health Design Team . 1971 to 1996.
USDA, Beltsville, Maryland, Education Specialist, Agricultural Research Center. Designed and developed science study aids for distribution and use by schools and youth groups throughout the country. Summer appointment. 1971.
Oklahoma State University, Graduate Teaching Assistant. Taught laboratory classes for students in introductory and advanced food and nutrition courses. 1969-70.
Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma, Teacher, Upward Bound Summer Program. Summer appointment, 1969.
Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma, Instructor. Taught some courses in management, equipment, and all food and nutrition courses in the Home Economics Department. 1966-71.
Nowlin Junior High School, Independence, Missouri, Home Economics Teacher. Taught all phases of home economics in the 8th grade curriculum. 1964-66.
Meen Bhawan Agricultrual School, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia, Peace Corps Volunteer. Taught all phases of home economics to students preparing for work in village development. 1962-64.
Selected Publications
Teaching materials on a variety of food and nutrition topics for the EFNEP curriculum including: 11 teaching posters, 13 flipcharts, 5 slide sets, 39 handouts and other materials, and 10 teaching calendars.
Co-editor, Hunger & Food Security Issues: five papers and five updates.
Professional Affiliations
American Dietetic Association
Chair-Elect Nutrition Education for the Public DPG 2005
Registered Dietitian
Nutrition Education for the Public Practice Group, 1983-present
Regional Representative, 1985-87
Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionist's Practice Group, 1990-present
Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group, 1993-present
Gerontological Nutritionist's Practice Group, 1993-present
Florida Dietetic Association
Membership Committee, 1986-87
Gainesville District Dietetic Association
Distinguished Dietitian, 1993
Nominating Committee, 1989-90
Member, Legislative Committee, 1987-88
Member, Education Committee, 1987-88
Co-Chair, National Nutrition Month Committee, 1986-87
Member, National Nutrition Month Committee, 1983-87
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences
Florida Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Co-chair, Annual Meeting Planning Committee, 1994; Chair, 1977
Member, Advisory Committee for Florida's AHEA Head Start Nutrition Project
Florida Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, District C
Chair-elect and Program Chair; 1976-77 and 1992-93
Chair, 1977-78 and 1993-94
International Federation of Home Economics
Society for Nutrition Education
Board of Directors (Director-South) July 1991-94
Division of Food and Nutrition Extension Educators
Program Planning Committee, 1988-89
Director, 1987-88
Director-Elect, 1986-87
Coordinator, FNEE Division Meeting, 1986-87
Co-Chair, Local Arrangements Committee, SNE Annual National Meeting, 1991
Chairman, Resolutions Committee, 1989-90
Member, Resolutions Committee, 1988-89, 1995-96
Chair, Nominating Committee, 1986-87
American Public Health Association, 1985-87
Florida Public Health Association, 1985-87
Gainesville USDA Club
Honor Societies/Honors and Awards
Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society of Women Educators, 1979-present
- Member, Founder's Day Committee, 1985-86
- Personal Growth Committee, 1988-90
Epsilon Sigma Phi, Honor Society of Extension Professionals, 1976-present
- Member, Membership and Initiation Committee, 1985-86
- Member, Foundation Committee, 1988-89
Gamma Sigma Delta, Honor Society of Agriculture, 1978-present
Kappa Delta Phi National Honor Society of Educators, 1962
Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, 1962
Outstanding Young Women of America, 1976
Development Foundation Scholarship, Oklahoma State University, 1970-71
Study Grant, Langston University, 1969-70
Life Teaching Certificate, State of Missouri, 1964
Outstanding Student in Home Economics, 1962
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1961
Professional Presentations
Numerous state, regional, and national presentations during the last five years.
