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Brooke Findley, MS, RD

Healthy Weight Communications Specialist
Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch
N.C. Division of Public Health

Brooke serves as the Healthy Weight Communications Specialist for the Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Branch, N.C. Division of Public Health. In this role she conducts statewide media relations, health communications and marketing activities related to the prevention and reduction of obesity and related chronic diseases. Brooke also provides technical assistance to locals and other states regarding physical activity and nutrition health communication, media relations and marketing.

Prior to joining the PAN Branch, Brooke provided nutrition counseling at the Wake County Human Services WIC Program. There she conducted one-on-one counseling and also served as bi-weekly class instructor teaching infant feeding to post-partum mothers as well as obesity prevention classes for children and families focusing on healthy eating and physical activity in both English and Spanish.

Brooke earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, both in Food Science and Human Nutrition, from the University of Florida. She is a member of the North Carolina Dietetic association and American Dietetic Association.

Brooke enjoys cooking and loves finding quick, simple, healthy (and tasty!) recipes. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, especially swimming and hiking.