Lydia Kaume, PhD, RDN
Lydia Kaume, PhD, RDN is a National Program Leader in the Division of Nutrition, Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA (NIFA).
Prior to joining NIFA, Dr. Kaume specialized in translating nutrition research and evidence into extension programs to advance the strategic goals of the land grant university mission. Lydia extended the extension, research, and engagement functions first as a Nutrition Specialist; and later as a County Program Director/Engagement Specialist. Dr. Kaume’s professional experience includes consultancy roles serving as a Project Director for an Innovations in Nutrition Grant, for The Missouri Area Agency on Aging; Technical Advisor/Consultant for the Mid-America Regional Council, Kansas City MO, and Co-founder and Co-Director of E-Learning Innovations Conference & Expo | Nairobi, Kenya.
Dr. Kaume received a Bachelor of Education at Kenyatta University, Kenya, a Master’s in Human Nutrition, and her Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. She completed her dietetic internship at Iowa State University. Lydia has authored and co-authored several technical and non-technical publications in her field. She is also a member of the Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition, American Society of Nutrition and serves on the Board of Directors for Health Forward Foundation, Kansas City Missouri.
Prior to joining NIFA, Dr. Kaume specialized in translating nutrition research and evidence into extension programs to advance the strategic goals of the land grant university mission. Lydia extended the extension, research, and engagement functions first as a Nutrition Specialist; and later as a County Program Director/Engagement Specialist. Dr. Kaume’s professional experience includes consultancy roles serving as a Project Director for an Innovations in Nutrition Grant, for The Missouri Area Agency on Aging; Technical Advisor/Consultant for the Mid-America Regional Council, Kansas City MO, and Co-founder and Co-Director of E-Learning Innovations Conference & Expo | Nairobi, Kenya.
Dr. Kaume received a Bachelor of Education at Kenyatta University, Kenya, a Master’s in Human Nutrition, and her Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. She completed her dietetic internship at Iowa State University. Lydia has authored and co-authored several technical and non-technical publications in her field. She is also a member of the Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition, American Society of Nutrition and serves on the Board of Directors for Health Forward Foundation, Kansas City Missouri.
Topic Expertise:
Nutrition