A University of Illinois Extension Instructor has won a state award. Lisa Peterson, a Nutrition and Wellness educator with the U of I, has won an award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.  Peterson provides leadership to the food preservation and certified food manager programs.  She currently serves as the educator for Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery County.  She helped revitalize the nutrition curriculum, fact sheets, and social presence. 

Janice McCoy, Assistant Director, says there has not been one time when Lisa has not tackled the duties without a smile on her face and her leadership skills include the ability to assess and diagnose issues quickly.  Peterson serves underserved residents including those in the 18-34 range.  She even does online content including a new Instagram account, Dash of Wellness.

The awards were presented during the Illinois Extension Annual Conference held in November in Urbana.