Tracey Brigman
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Clinical Associate Professor; Director, FACS Education Program; Associate Director, National Center for Home Food Preservation, Extension Nutrition Specialist, Host - Meals from the Field
Dr. Tracey Brigman is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Licensed Dietitian
174 Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-brigman-edd-ms-rdn-ld-4a08a778/
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed.D. | Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development | University of Georgia | 2018 |
| M.S. | Foods and Nutrition | UGA | 1992 |
| B.S. | Dietetics | Indiana University of PA | 1990 |
Teaching
FDNS 3600/3600L Food Priniciples
FDNS 3610/3610L Quantity Food Production
FDNS 4610 Food Service Procurement and Financial Management
FDNS 4260 Management of Foodservice Organizations
FDNS 2100 and FDNS 2100e Human Nutrition
Culinary Skills Summer Academy - Educational sessions for basic cooking skills for high schoolers (2018 - 2020)
Weekend Sparks Academy - weekend skills sessions for middle and high school students (2018 - 2020)
Culinary Institute I/Cafeteria Confidential - Training sessions for the Department of Education School Nutrition Program (2006 - 2019)
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Director, Culinary Institute I | 10 |
| Life University | DPD Program Director, Associate Professor | 8 |
| State wide Dietitian | Georgia Department of Corrections | 2.5 |
| Clinical Dietitian | Henry Medical Center | 3 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher of the Year | Dept of Foods and Nutrition | 2008 and 2016 |
| Creswell Award | FACS Alumni Board | 2017 |
| Student Career Development Recognition | UGA Career Center | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Outstanding Professor | UGA Student Government Association | 2016 |
| Distinguished Service to Media | Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2022 |
| Super Includer Diversity Award | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2023 |
| Transfer Advocate Award | UGA Office of Transfer Services | 2023 |
| Post Secondary Teacher of the Year | Georgia Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2024 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences | President | June 2024 - May 2025 | |
| Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences | President Elect | June 2023 - May 2024 | State |
| American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences | Member | 2020 - present | National |
| Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences | Member | 2020 - present | State |
| FACS Scholarship and Awards Committee | Member | December 2022 - Present | College |
| FACS Peer Review of Teaching Committee | Member | 2021 - Present | College |
| Association for Career and Technical Education | Member | June 2021 - Present | National |
| Nutrition and Food Science Advisory Committee | Board Member | April 2023 - present | State |
| FDNS Alumni Relations Committee | Member | 2019 - present | Department |
| Gwinnett County Public School System | Advisory Board Member | August 2021 - present | County |
| Barrow County School District Nutrition and Food Science Advisory Committee | Advisory Board Member | 2019 - present | County |
| Foods and Nutrition Curriculum Committee | Member | 2020 - present | Department |
| Georgia Nutrition Council | Member | 2020 - present | State |
| Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics | Member | 1988 - 2006, 2020 - 2022 | National |
| FACS Alumni Board | Member | 2006 - 2009, 2013 - 2016, 2018 - 2021 | College |
| American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences | Juror/Scholarships | February - April 2021, February - April 2022 | National |
Areas of Expertise
Ingredient function in foods
Human Nutrition
Managing a food service establisment
Food Safety and Food Preservation
Leadership and Organizational Development
Adult Learning Theory
In the News
Featured Articles:
Are Probiotic Sodas, Stress Relieving Tonics, and Other So-Called Healthy Drinks Good for You? Consumer Reports
Best Weight Loss Diet for 2024, Named by Experts - and NO Calorie Counting Required NewsBeezer
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Current Classes
FDNS 3600/3600L - Food Principles
FDNS 4610 - Financial Management and Food Procurement
FDNS 2100 - Human Nutrition
FDNS 3610/3610L - Quantity Foods
FDNS 4620/6620 - Management of Foodservice Organizations
Publications
Textbook Reviews:
On Baking, 2nd edition
On Cooking 5th edition
Food for Fifty, 13th edition