Gemma Bastian serves as an assistant professor and SDSU Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist based in Brookings. She is a nutrition educator and researcher focused on supporting people experiencing or at risk of food insecurity. Gemma brings extensive experience in developing evidence-based curricula, leading community-based research and partnering with local organizations to improve health and wellness. Her work has impacted several populations, including high school students from low-income communities, tribal wellness coalitions, patients managing diet-related chronic conditions and college students on the autism spectrum.
Areas of Expertise
- Food security
- Nutrition education
- Produce prescription programs
- Adolescent nutrition
- Autism spectrum
Programs and Services
- Rev It Up! curriculum for high schoolers from low-income communities
- Dakota Food Rx produce prescription program
- SDSU Extension Healthy Families and Communities programs (CDC and SNAP-Ed)
