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School of Human
Environmental Sciences
102 Erikson Hall,
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
40506-0050
tel: (859) 257-3887
Director Nutrition Education Program
(859) 257-2948
dcotteri@uky.edu
M.S.
University of Kentucky
Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles
B.S.
University of Kentucky
Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising
- Community Nutrition
- Nutrition Education for Limited Resource Audiences
- Program and Budget Management
Debra Cotterill is the Director of the Nutrition Education Programs at the University of Kentucky. Prior to assuming this role, she worked for 15 years as the Mason County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Her experiences also include community college instructor and entrepreneur.
Debra received both her B.S. and M.S. in Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles from the University of Kentucky. Her research was Rural Kentuckians: Effects of e-Commerce on the Acquisition of Food and Fiber Products. Through her position as a Family and Consumer Sciences agent, Debra taught and contributed to the development of educational materials in nutrition, food safety, textiles, clothing and wardrobes, family financial security and entrepreneurship. She also served as an advisor to Extension volunteers and regional entrepreneurs. Her work included community development, budget management, program impact and supervision. Debra has received the Distinguished Service, Continuing Excellence, Research and Communication Awards from National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.