The primary purpose of NOAHnet is to provide a resource of nutrition
education materials for health professionals. Each lesson plan is
carefully developed and reviewed to ensure that the information is
timely and based on current, peer-reviewed literature. The following
individuals have graciously provided expertise, advice and suggestions
for the development of NOAHnet materials.
Mary Ann Johnson, Ph.D.
Project Leader
Knowledge area: Nutrition and Aging, Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements
Professor and Faculty of Gerontology
The University of Georgia
Dept. Foods and Nutrition
Athens, GA 30602-3622
P: 706-542-2292
E: mjohnson@fcs.uga.edu
Joan G. Fischer, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.
Project Co-Leader
Knowledge area: Nutrition and Aging, Cancer, Diabetes, Phytochemicals,
Fruits and Vegetables
Associate Professor and Faculty of Gerontology
The University of Georgia
Dept. Foods and Nutrition
Athens, GA 30602-3622
P: 706-542-7983
E: jfischer@fcs.uga.edu
Elizabeth Andress, Ph.D.
Knowledge area: Food Safety
Associate Professor and Extension Food Safety Specialist
Cooperative Extension Service
The University of Georgia
208 Hoke Smith Annex
Athens, GA 30602-4356
P: 706-542-3773
E: eandress@uga.edu
Sarah M. Burnett, M.S.
Knowledge area: Diabetes, Gerontology
Educational Program Specialist for Northwest Georgia Area
The University of Georgia
Dept. of Foods and Nutrition
375 Dawson Hall
Athens, GA 30602-3622
P: 706-542-4838
E: ugasarah@yahoo.com
Connie Crawley, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Knowledge area: Diabetes
Cooperative Extension Service Nutrition and Health Specialist
The University of Georgia
Cooperative Extension Service
202 Hoke Smith Annex
Athens, GA 30602-4356
P: 706-542-3773
E: ccrawley@uga.edu
M. Elaine Cress, Ph.D.
Knowledge area: Physical Activity
Associate Professor
The University of Georgia
Dept. Exercise Science
School of Health and Human Perfomance
15G Ramsey Center
Athens, GA 30602-6554
P: 706-542-4378
E: mecress@coe.uga.edu
Suzanne M. Elbon, Ph.D., M.Ed., R.D., L.D.
Knowledge area: Instructional Technology, Website Development
Web Consultant
The University of Georgia
Dept. Foods and Nutrition
Athens, GA 30602-3622
P: 706-542-4838
E: suzanneelbon@charter.net
James Hargrove, Ph.D.
Knowledge area: Cancer, Heart Disease, Phytochemicals, Fruits and
Vegetables
Associate Professor
The University of Georgia
Dept. Foods and Nutrition
Athens, GA 30602-3622
P: 706-542-7983
E: jhargrov@fcs.uga.edu
J. Tommy Johnson, Pharm.D., C.D.E
Knowledge area: Diabetes, Medication Management
Clinical Assistant Professor
The University of Georgia
College of Pharmacy
250 E RC Wilson PH
Athens, GA 30602-2354
P: 706-542-5366
E: TJOHNSON@mail.rx.uga.edu
Richard D. Lewis, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.
Knowledge area: Osteoporosis, Obesity
Professor and Faculty of Gerontology
The University of Georgia
Dept. Foods and Nutrition
Athens, GA 30602-3622
P: 706-542-5901
E: rlewis@fcs.uga.edu
Allison McCamey, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Knowledge area: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Gerontology
Rsearch Coordinator
The University of Georgia
Dept. Foods and Nutrition
Athens, GA 30602-3622
P: 706-542-4838
E: amccamey@uga.edu
Sudha Reddy, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Knowledge area: Medication Management, Nutrition and Aging, Food Security
Chief Nutritionist Division of Aging Services
Georgia Department of Human Resources
2 Peachtree St. NS
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-5258
P: 404-657-5316
Susan Stone, B.S., R.D., L.D.
Knowledge area: Diabetes
Research Coordinator
The University of Georgia
Dept. Foods and Nutrition
Athens, GA 30602-3622
P: 706-542-4838
E: sstone@fcs.uga.edu
Jessie Wright, RD, LD
Knowledge Area: Diabetes
West Central Area Agency on Aging
Lower Chatt
P.O. Box 5532
Columbus, GA
P: 706-563-5783
E: Jwright.nms@mindspring.com