Michelle A. Parisi MS, PhD, RDN

Dr. Michelle A. Parisi is the Director of Nutrition and Health Extension Programs and the program team director for the Rural Health and Nutrition program team. She is a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rush University and a Ph.D. in Food Technology from Clemson University. Dr. Parisi has over 20 years of experience in Nutrition and Food Science and has experience working as a Community Nutritionist, Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Research Associate, and Professor of Nutrition and Food Science. She conducts research in areas of Food Systems/Food Access and Security and Community Health, Nutrition, and Wellness programming through a Health Extension model. Dr. Parisi serves throughout the state of SC and works with Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Agents in program delivery, health and wellness initiatives based on the social determinants of health, and curriculum development and evaluation.