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Kate Garrity, PhD, RDN

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Assistant Professor at Michigan State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
📍 East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Dr. Kate Garrity is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State Universitys Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. As a registered dietitian and intervention scientist, her work focuses on advancing food security and health equity through community-engaged research. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.

Inspired by her grandmother, Kate has a passion for cultural exchange and has been involved with the IFYE (International Farm Youth Exchange) organization since age six. She participated in an exchange program herself, traveling to India to immerse herself in the culture and learn about local life.

Her passion for cultural exchange is a family tradition; her grandmother participated in the same program in 1956.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Assistant Professor
Job Level
Junior
Location
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
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Food & Nutrition Security
Her core research focuses on improving food security and health outcomes, particularly for chronic diseases like diabetes, through community-based interventions.
Health Equity
A primary goal of her work is to improve health equity by addressing the structural conditions that shape access to food and healthcare for marginalized communities.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Assistant Professor
Michigan State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
8-2023
Doctoral Student
University of Michigan School of Public Health
8-2021 - 11-2023
Doctoral Student
The Ohio State University
1-2019 - 7-2021
Registered Dietitian
Sparrow Health System
2-2018 - 4-2018
Dietetic Intern
Novant Health
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Media appearances

Faculty Profile – Kate Garrity, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Featured in Michigan State University - Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
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Kate Garrity – Nutrition and Obesity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (NOPREN). Featured in NOPREN (Nutrition and Obesity Policy Research and Evaluation Network)
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Education
8-2023 - 12-2025
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Michigan
2016 - 2018
Master’s Degree
Appalachian State University
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