As Community Nutrition Director at the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, Karen Dolan works on a daily basis with the Campaign’s program specialists to develop strategies, tools, and best practices to empower Vermonters to strengthen the nutrition safety net in their communities. She has worked with staff to launch a number of innovative projects that have resulted in thousands more Vermonters gaining access to nutritious food.
As a Registered Dietitian and with over five years of experience managing the Campaign’s Cooking for Life program, Karen brings a strong commitment to nutrition to the organization.
Before joining the Campaign, Karen worked as a clinical dietitian at two Vermont hospitals and has also served as a Nutrition Instructor for the Community College of Vermont.
Karen is a member of the Vermont Dietetic Association and the American Dietetic Association. She received the Vermont Dietetic Association’s Recognized Young Dietitian Award in 2004. Karen received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont. In 2007, Karen graduated from Leadership Champlain – a year-long leadership program through the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Community Nutrition Director