Who Are We?
The Family Meal Project was conceptualized by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Florida International University. From its inception, the team has worked with parents of different age groups to create, review and incorporate their needs within the website content, design and implementation. In addition, Family Meal Project would not be possible without its team of student researchers who have helped make this possible.
Family Meal Project Research Team
Primary Investigator: Catherine Coccia Ph.D., R.D., LD/N
Dr. Catherine Coccia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dietetics & Nutrition at Florida International University. Dr. Coccia is also a Registered Dietitian with experience working with children and families to improve health outcomes through proper nutrition. Dr. Coccia’s research combines basic science in child health and evaluation of community-based programs to increase health related outcomes in diverse populations. She has received funding for her research examining the role that schools and parents play on the health behaviors of children, adolescents and emerging adults, and has contributed to the development of several community-based interventions for diverse populations. Visit Dr. Coccia’s team website at http://nicelab.fiu.edu.
Stacy Frazier, Ph.D.
Stacy Frazier, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Florida International University. She directs a program of community-partnered and inter-agency children’s mental health services research focused on strengthening supports to schools and after-school programs serving youth in neighborhoods characterized by resource poverty, gun violence, and food and housing insecurity. Extending the task-shifting literature to after-school time, Dr. Frazier’s current studies are designed to support after-school recreation staff to leverage teachable moments for youth to practice life and leadership skills related to communication, emotion regulation, and problem-solving. Visit Dr. Frazier’s team website at http://nafasi.fiu.edu.
Adriana Campa Ph.D., R.D.
Adriana Campa, Ph.D., R.D., is Professor Emeritus in the Dietetics & Nutrition Department at Florida International University. Dr. Campa has been a registered dietitian for more than 30 years in Miami-Dade. During those years, she forged many strong connections in this community through her clinical, community, and research activities. She became a tenured associate professor at FIU in 2012, where she was involved in numerous teaching and research activities. She has conducted research on HIV and nutrition in Panama, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Mexico, and Botswana, as well as impoverished areas of Miami-Dade county.
Nicole Vitale Ph.D., R.D., LD/N
Nicole Vitale Ph.D., R.D., LD/N is an Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University. She is also a Registered Dietitian and board-certified specialist in pediatric nutrition. Dr. Vitale’s research interests include community nutrition education with a focus on children, families, and schools.
Student Team Members
This project would not be possible without the help of the amazing students that have worked on this project behind the scenes.
