Kristen O'Brien

Kristen O'Brien, MPH, RD, LDN, CLC, serves as the WIC Program Director at Community Action Pioneer Valley since May 2019, where key contributions include presenting at the National WIC Association’s Annual Conference 2023 on gender inclusivity and leading initiatives to enhance diversity within the program. With extensive experience in various nutrition-focused roles, including as a Senior Nutritionist and Nutrition Consultant, Kristen has developed and implemented programs to improve children's nutrition, engaged in staff training, and conducted quality assurance activities. Kristen holds a Master of Public Health with a focus on Public Health Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a Dietetic Internship from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition from Framingham State University.