Bessie is a Health Sector Project Manager committed to translating & communicating nutrition science for community health.
Bessie O'Connor, RDN, serves as Project Manager at Dairy Council of California, where she leads initiatives that translate nutrition science into practical resources, professional education and community health programs. Her work focuses on advancing evidence-based nutrition education through strategic partnerships with healthcare, public health, academic and community organizations.
Bessie earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado and a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
She can be contacted at boconnor@dairycouncilofca.org.