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Anne R. Lindsay

Professor, State Specialist

Summary

Dr. Lindsay conducts applied research and develops, implements and evaluates programs in nutrition and physical activiity across the lifespan. She has developed and implemented research and programs at the intersection of mental health/substance use with nutrition/physical activity including an emphasis on women and gender-responsive education. This includes understanding the impact of substance use and mental health in young women and the challenges they face, especially those with familes. Dr. Lindsay conducts research and programming addressing the role of physical literacy to promote physical activity in young children (ages 3-5) as well as older adults. With her unique expertise, she provides leadership and creative health resources for reaching not only the local community through public venues and classroom teaching, but the larger extension and other audiences through national publications and contemporary technologies.

Programs: Healthy Living, Sustainable Recovery; Healthy Steps to Freedom; Healthy Kids Early Start; Healthy Kids Resource Center; All 4 Kids: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit (direct education community & school-based); I Am a Seed; Healthy Kids Festival; Bingocize

Education

Santa Monica High School
University California Santa Barbara, B.S.
University Nevada Las Vegas, M.S.
University Nevada Las Vegas, Ph.D.

Programs

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All 4 Kids

All 4 Kids and its Healthy Kids Festival use activities, music, dance and food to teach kids and their families in Clark and Lincoln Counties nutrition, physical activity and self-acceptance.

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Healthy Kids Festival

The goal of the Healthy Kids Festival is to provide sustainable tools and opportunities for low-income families with children ages 3-8 to make healthy choices as they approach the adolescent years. The event, hosted by Extension’s All 4 Kids Program in collaboration with local community partners provides long-term solutions to childhood obesity through physical activity, healthy eating and other behaviors related to childhood obesity prevention. 

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Healthy Kids Resource Center

A one-stop shop for evidence-based research, resources, curricula, activities and materials that focus on obesity prevention for teachers and parents of young children. It is designed to educate parents and teachers as well as provide the tools needed to teach young children how to live a healthy lifestyle.

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Healthy Kids, Early Start (for pre-K children and their parents)

Policy, systems and environmental approach to early childhood health, nutrition, physical activity and healthy weights through assessment and interventions in early childhood sites and teacher professional development.

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Healthy Steps to Freedom

Program teaches nutrition and healthy lifestyles that address weight and energy concerns in women with substance abuse issues

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education - Nevada

Improve the nutritional well-being of people who receive SNAP benefits and other Nevadans with a low income through community based education, programs and needs assessments.

Honors and Awards

  • 2021   Certificate of Appreciation, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • 2020   Fellow Status, American College of Sports Medicine
  • 2019   UNLV Annual Alumna Award, School of Integrated Health Sciences
  • 2019   Delta Omega, Public Health Honorary Society, Delta Theta Chapter UNLV, Inductee
  • 2018   2018 Postgraduate Course on Physical Activity and Public Health (Columbia, South Carolina), Graduate
  • 2012  University of Nevada Reno, Extension 2012 Faculty Award of Excellence
  • 2012  USDA, NIFA Partnership Award for Mission Integration of Research, Education and Extension (All 4 Kids)
  • 2012  Western Extension Directors’ Award of Excellence (All 4 Kids Program)
  • 2012  Florence Hall Award, 3rd Place Regional Award, NEAFCS (All 4 Kids)
  • 2012  Family Health & Wellness Award, 3rd Place Nat'l Award, NEAFCS (All 4 Kids)
  • 2012  Family Health & Wellness Award, 2nd Place Western Region Award, NEAFCS (All 4 Kids)
  • 2012  USDA/Priester Health Award (All 4 Kids Program)
  • 2010  Television, 3rd Place National Award, NEAFCS (All 4 Kids CD/DVD Media Project)
  • 2010  Television, 1st Place Award, Western Region, NEAFCS (All 4 Kids CD/DVD Media Project)
  • 2009  Trophy award by Clark County School District for support of school PE programs
  • 2008  Healthy Hero Award by the Southern Nevada Health District 

Accomplishments

Grant-Related Activities

Helm, M., Malik, S., Nickel, C., Benedict, J. & Lindsay, A (Co-I) 2023-24. Funded by USDA, FNS, DWSS, SNAP-Ed. $(550,298.00). Total award $3,827,369 (Funding in Progress) 

Lindsay, A., & Nash, J. (2023-26) The Development of Golden Steps: Dance for Fall Prevention. Funded by UNLV-PT Student Opportunity Research Grant, Project#: 2026_G) ($3,000.00) (Funding in Progress)

Radzak, K., Sharma, M., Lindsay, A. (2023-24) A theory-based approach to explain the correlates of safe physical activity and knowledge in pregnant and postpartum individuals living in Clark County. Funded by UNR-UNLV Collaboration Grant Funded ($140,549.00) (Funding in Progress)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Aiyar, A., Lacy, K., Dahir, R., Lindsay, A., & Helm, M. (2023) The Effects of Broadband Internet on Rural Health Outcomes, Funded by USDA-NIFA-AFRI-A1661 $649,988. (Funded - In Progress)

Roget, N., Woods, W. (Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies), Lindsay, A., Expert Co-I, $145, 220 (sub allocation). (2023-24). HHS Region 9 Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-R9) [Funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (Total award $650,000.00). (Funding - In Progress).

Lindsay, A., Marney, A., & Shearrer, G. (2022). Western Region Mental Health and Nutrition Network. NIFA, AFRI, Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Disease (A1344). ($50,000). (Funding - In Progress).  

Park, S.Y., Yun, G. W, & Lindsay, A. (2022) Meet Me at #NVFarmersMarkets: Community-based integrated marketing training and campaign for Nevada farmers markets. Funded by USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) ($500,000). (Funding - In Progress).

Lindsay, A. & Heleman, N. (2022) Healthy Living, Sustainable Recovery for University Minnesota Extension SNAP-Educators (2021). Funded by University Minnesota Extension, SAMHSA. $2,000.

Horrillo, S., Lindsay, A., Buffington, A., Elgeberi, N., Helm, M., Chvilicek, S., Weigel, D., Kim, Y., Tingey-Baker, J., Taylor, L., & Moe, J. (2021-22). University Nevada, Reno, Extension: Sponsor Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, Federal. Total award $1,816,528.

Lindsay, A. Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Bingocize® Nutrition Modules, Funded by Western Kentucky University (2021-2022). $13,351.

Lindsay, A. & Heleman, N. Healthy Living, Sustainable Recovery: Enhancing Treatment/Recovery Services for Women - Enhanced Professional Learning Series for University Minnesota Extension and Minnesota State Behavioral Health Staff (2021). Funded by University of Minnesota Extension, SAMHSA. $2,000.

Lindsay, A. Healthy Steps to Freedom: Enhancing Treatment/Recovery Services for Women - Enhanced Professional Learning Series (2021), Funded by Adapt Integrated Health Care, Oregon. Awarded $1,600.

Horrillo, S., Lindsay, A., Buffington, A., Norze, J., Berlin, H., Chvilicek, S., Kim, Y., Weigel, D., Taylor, L., Schembre, C.,Tingey-Baker, J., Deever, D., & Maio, H. (2020-21). University Nevada, Reno, Extension: Sponsor Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, Federal. Total award $2,513,373.

Webber, K., Lindsay, A., Buffington, A., Cvilicek, S., Kim, Y., Weigel, D. and Taylor, L. (2019-20). University Nevada Reno, Extension; Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $2,340,581

Lindsay, A., Buffington, A., Cvilicek, S., Kim, Y., Weigel, D., Emm, S., Taylor, L., Cervantes, J., Gatzke, H., & Webber, K. (2018-19). University Nevada Reno, Extension; Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $1,875,670

Lindsay, A., Emm, S., Cervantes, J. and Nematian, E. (2018) "Stay Strong Stay Healthy", Sponsor DHHS, Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) $16,100

Buffington, A., Lindsay, A. & Kim, Y (2017-18). Healthy Kids, Early Start. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $705,880

Lindsay, A. & Taylor, S. (2016-17). All 4 Kids©: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $252,334 

John, D. (PD), Gunter, K. (PD), Manore, M., Etuk, L., Langellotto, G., Rennekamp, R. Nevada Partner: Lindsay, A., Project Advisory Team Member (2011-16) GROW Generating Rural Options for Weight-Healthy Kids and Communities. Sponsor USDA, NIFA to Oregon State University $4,878,865 UNR-Extension Subaward $30,000.

Lindsay, A. & Perry, T. (2015-16). All 4 Kids©: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $251,957 

Lindsay, A. & Velasquez, S. (2015-16). Healthy Steps to Freedom. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $104,720.

Lindsay, A., Sigman-Grant, M. & Byington, T. (2014-15). All 4 Kids©: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $194,053 

Lindsay, A. (2014-15). Healthy Steps to Freedom. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $84,020.

Lindsay, A., Sigman-Grant, M. & Byington, T. (2013-14). All 4 Kids©: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $162,019. 

Lindsay, A. (2013-14). Healthy Steps to Freedom. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $122,513.

Lindsay, A. (2013-14). SNAP-Ed Administration. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $9,133. 

Lindsay, A. & Byington, T. (2013-14). All 4 Kids. Sponsor Acelero Head Start Learning $10,978.

Lindsay, A., Sigman-Grant, M. & Byington, T. (2012-13). All 4 Kids©: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $157,497. 

Lindsay, A. (2012-13) "Anahuac", Sponsor USDA, FNS, SNAP-Ed Food Stamps (matching grant), Federal $7,791                    

Lindsay, A. (2012-13). Healthy Steps to Freedom. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $112,559.

Lindsay, A. & Byington, T. (2012-13). All 4 Kids. Sponsor Acelero Head Start Learning $5,489.

Sigman-Grant, M., Lindsay, A., Byington, T. (2009-13). Resiliency in an Obesogenic Environment. Sponsor USDA, NIFA, Agriculture & Food Research Initiative, $1,100,000 (additional enhancement grant from Clark county: $50,000).

Lindsay, A., Sigman-Grant, M., Byington, T. (2011-12).  Child Care Physical Activity and Nutrition Modules. Sponsor State of Nevada, ARRA $10,930.    

Lindsay, A., Sigman-Grant, M., Byington, T. (2011-12). All 4 Kids: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $185,895. 

Lindsay, A. (2011-12). Healthy Steps to Freedom. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $115,416.   

Lindsay, A., Sigman-Grant, M., Byington, T. (2010-11). All 4 Kids: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $147,765.

Lindsay, A. (2010-11). Healthy Steps to Freedom. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $106,499.   

Byington, T., Sigman-Grant, M., Lindsay, A. (2009-11) Models of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) and Evaluation Demonstration Project.  Sponsor USDA, FNS $100,000.  

Lindsay, A., Sigman-Grant, M., Byington, T. (2009-10). All 4 Kids: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $135,164 (additional enhancement grant from Clark county: $50,000.

Sigman-Grant, M., Lindsay, A., Byington, T. (2008-09). All 4 Kids: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $81,988. 

Sigman-Grant, M., Lindsay, A., Byington, T. (2007-08). All 4 Kids: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Sponsor USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $67,893.

Service

  • 2023-Present  Extension Foundation Community of Practice on Mental Health & Well-Being
  • 2023-Present  Board Member, SAMHSA Rural Opioid Technical Assistance - Region 9
  • 2022-Present Board of Advisors, Univ NV Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Integrated Health Sciences
  • 2022-Present UNR-Extension Preceptor, Precept Dietetic Internships for RDN Licensure in Nevada
  • 2022-Present University of Nevada Reno, University Promotion and Tenure Committee
  • 2021-Present  Multi-State Research Project WDC-55 (Western Region Mental Health & Nutrition Network)
  • 2020-Present  Ad Hoc Reviewer, International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health and Journal Nutrition Education & Behavior
  • 2019-Present  Graduate Faculty Status, University Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Integrated Health Sciences; and School of Public Health
  • 2018-Present  Graduate Faculty Status, University Nevada Reno (UNR), CABNR, Dep’t of Nutrition
  • 2018-Present  Chair, Women’s Sustainable Recovery (WSR) Coalition
  • 2016-Present  Nevada State Dietary Advisory Group, Member-at-Large (elected)
  • 2013-Present  Nevada Early Childhood Obesity Prevention (ECOP) Steering Committee 
  • 2012-Present  NCCOR, SNAP-Ed (RJWF) National Framework Evaluation Committee, Author, Ambassador (Published in 2016) 
  • 2008-Present  Multi-State Research Project W-1005. W-2005, W-3005 (Officer/member)
  • 2006-Present  Partners for a Healthy Nevada Coalition 
  • 2019-2020      Board Member, Cup Cake Girls (support for those in the sex industry and affected by domestic sex trafficking)
  • 2019               Program Reviewer, USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) Toolkit
  • 2017-2019      National eXtension Opioid Crisis Response Team
  • 2015-2016      Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition, Southern NV 
  • 2013-2018      American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine® – Community Health Committee, Co-Chair/member 
  • 2014               Extension Public Values Development, Western Extension Directors Association (WEDA), San Diego.
  • 2013-2016      USDA's Nutrition and Health Committee for Planning and Guidance (by invitation); Chair, Subcommittee: Nutrition/PA
  • 2013               Nevada Department of Education Food and Nutrition Standards Revision Team
  • 2012-2013      Ad Hoc Reviewer, International Journal of Exercise Science and Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment                       
  • 2011-2012      Child and Adult Care Food Program Wellness Policy Committee (by invitation)
  • 2011-2012      National eXtension Initiative – Family, Food and Fitness Community of Practice (CoP) Behavior, Move Every Day (Co-Chair)
  • 2008               MyPyramid for Preschoolers – Advised the HHS and USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion MyPyramid for Preschoolers Content 
  • 2006-2014      State Coordinator for the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition 
  • 2006-2008      America on the Move/National Institute of Food & Agriculture (by invitation)