Catherine Moring Ph.D., Rdn, Bc-Adm, Cdces

Catherine Moring, PhD, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES is the current Owner and CEO of Moring Health and Nutrition, starting in January 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Tallahatchie General Hospital from June 2013 to the present, where they served as the Executive Director of Tallahatchie Wellness. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing wellness center operations, developing and implementing wellness programming, and coordinating community wellness efforts. Catherine also worked on worksite wellness program design and evaluation, collected and analyzed health and demographic information for members, and provided health counseling. Before joining Tallahatchie General Hospital, Catherine was a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at The University of Mississippi from August 2007 to May 2013. In this position, they conducted research projects, assisted faculty on research projects, taught undergraduate courses, and supervised undergraduate students during their practicum experience. Catherine also served as a Project Director and Co-Primary Investigator for an Alcohol Awareness Grant, where they designed a social norms mass media campaign to promote healthy behaviors and reduce alcohol misuse and abuse. Catherine has presented at national conferences and authored several peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Catherine Moring, PhD, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES has a strong educational background in health promotion, behavior, and exercise science. Catherine obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Health Promotion and Behavior from The University of Mississippi in 2013. Prior to that, they completed their Master's degree in Health Promotion from the same university between 2007 and 2009. In 2005, Catherine earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Exercise Science, also from the University of Mississippi.

In addition to their academic pursuits, Catherine has acquired several relevant certifications. Catherine is a Registered Dietitian (RD), having obtained this certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration in December 2019. Catherine is also a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), although the specific institution and date of certification are unknown. Furthermore, Catherine holds a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) certification, granted by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. The exact date of certification for both the CDE and MCHES is unavailable.