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Lindsay Moore

SDSU Extension Community Health and Obesity Program Director

Lindsay Moore serves as the SDSU Extension Community Health and Obesity Program Director, leading initiatives aimed at improving nutrition and physical activity across rural South Dakota. Under funding provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention High Obesity Program (HOP), she partners with state and local organizations and people to create sustainable wellness strategies, including food access programs and built environment changes to promote physical activity. Lindsay is known for her collaborative approach, bringing together coalitions of stakeholders to address health disparities and promote long-term, systemic change. Her leadership continues to shape public health efforts that prioritize community engagement and lasting impact.

Areas of Expertise

  • Grant and project Management
  • Community health
  • Coalition building
  • Community collaboration
  • Obesity prevention
  • Physical activity
  • Action planning

Programs and Services 

Healthy Families & Communities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention High Obesity Program

Also by Lindsay Moore

The Tokata Youth Center is pictured close up with blue sky and clouds in the background

SDSU Extension receives $525K to improve nutrition, physical activity in rural areas

October 04, 2023

SDSU Extension received $525,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand its work with the five-year High Obesity Program (HOP) into five new South Dakota counties.

The Tokata Youth Center is pictured close up with blue sky and clouds in the background

SDSU Extension partnerships with Fort Thompson groups seeing positive growth

May 26, 2023

Lindsay Moore, SDSU Extension Community Health and Obesity Program Director, said CDC HOP’s goal is “to enhance opportunities for nutrition and physical activity in communities.” Through that grant funding, administered by SDSU Extension, Moore said the program supports communities looking to grow their capacity.

Group of community members attending a fitness class.

Community Wellness Coalitions

Community wellness coalitions bring together community-based organizations, stakeholders and wellness experts to identify and address wellness challenges.