Hsuan-mein (Regina) Yang
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
PhD/DI Candidate
Regina is currently conducted research under Dr. Sarah Henes
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
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| B.S. | Nutrition and Dietetics | China Medical University, Taiwan | 2020 |
| B.S. | Nutrition and Dietetics | South Dakota State University | 2020 |
Teaching
- NUTR 2100 Fundamental Human Nutrition (Instructor of Record; Fall 2022)
- NUTR 4580/6580 Topics in Foods and Nutrition (Teaching Assistant; Spring 2023)
- NUTR 4645/6645 Functional Nutritional Foods (Teaching Assistant; Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025)
- NUTR 4650/6650 Experimental Study of Food (Teaching Assistant; Spring 2024, Spring 2025)
- NUTR 2100 Fundamental Human Nutrition (Teaching Assistant; Spring 2026)
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
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| Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award | Center for Teaching & Learning, University of Georgia | 2024 |
| Elise Bray Richery Endowment Scholarship | College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia | 2024-2025 |
| Glenn and Helen Burton Feeding the Hungry Scholarship | College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia | 2023-2024 |
| Marian Wang Nutrition Scholarship | College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia | 2021-2022 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwanese Student Association | President | 2021-2022 | Student Association |
| Taiwanese Student Association | Treasure | 2023-2024 | Student Association |
Graduate Certificates
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Obesity and Weight Management, Nutritional Sciences
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Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies, Mary Frances Early College of Education
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Instructional Design and eLearning, Teaching, Training and Education
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GradTeach, Center for Teaching and Learning
Current Research
We are evaluating a pilot study to enhance the UGA Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) through text reminders and web-based activities aligned with the curriculum, using a mixed-methods approach that includes program data and feedback from participants and program staff.
Journal Articles
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Henes, S. T., Stotz, S. A., Riggs, S. E., & Yang, H. M. (2024). eHealth, family-based interventions, and multilevel approaches to pediatric weight management: a scoping review. Nutrition reviews, nuad160. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuad160
Publications
Poster Presentations
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Yang, H., Williams, T., & Henes, S. (2024). Technology Integration in EFNEP: A Needs Assessment Among UGA EFNEP Graduates. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 56(8), S76-S77. [Abstract & Poster] Presented at 2024 SNEB Conference, Knoxville, TN.
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Appelbaum, M., Padilla, H., Thapa, J., Keurcher, H., McCardel, R., Donepudi, S., Thapa, K., Yang, H., Bailey, J., Berg, A. (2025). Cooperative Extension Agent Insights to Inform Feasibility of Implementing CDC-recognized Family Healthy Weight Programs (FHWP) in Georgia. [Poster]. Presented at 2025 National Health Outreach & Engagement Conference. April 2025. Omaha, NE.
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Powell, A., Yang, H., Diblin, A., Beltran, I., Campbell, C., Harner, A., Saxton, T., and Parisi, M. (2025). Strategic Recruitment Methods for Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) Reaches Vulnerable Populations in Georgia. [Poster]. Presented at the Georgia Extension of Family and Consumer Sciences (GAFCS) 2025 Conference. Aug 2025. Carrollton, GA.
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Beltran, I., Yang, H., Diblin, A., Campbell, C., Harner, A., Powell, A., Saxton, T., and Parisi, M. Assessing the Reach of the Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) Program in Georgia: Insights for Future Recruitment Strategies. [Abstract & Poster]. Presented at the NW District Annual Conference. Nov. 6, 2025. Griffin, GA.
Professional Presentations
- Appelbaum, M., Bailey, J., Yang, H., Padilla, H., Zuercher, H., Parisi, M., Thapa, J., Berg, A. Evaluating program alignment and implementation feasibility of childhood obesity treatment lifestyle interventions with Cooperative Extension. Will presented at Southeast Regional Clinical & Translational Science, 2026 Annual Conference. Mar. 12, 2026. Pine Mountain, GA.
Peer-Reviewed Consumer-Facing Publications
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Yang, H., Rossi, M. M., & Parisi, M. A. (2025). Revitalize Your Diabetes Recipes: Small Changes, Big Impact. (C1364-07). UGA Cooperative Extension. Available at: https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/C1364-07/revitalize-your-diabetes-recipes/
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Yang, H., Beltran, I., Powell, A., Rossi, M., Parisi, M. (2025). Enjoying the Holidays with Diabetes (Publication No. C1364-09). University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Available at: https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/C1364-09/enjoying-the-holidays-with-diabetes/
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Yang, H., Black, T., Rossi, M., Parisi, M. (2025). Shopping for Your Diabetes Meal Plan (Publication No. C-1364-11). University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Available at: https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/C1364-11/shopping-for-your-diabetes-meal-plan/
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Miller, K, Yang, H., Benten, S, Cordell, L, Harner, A, Handley, O, Rossi, M, & Parisi, M. (2025). Getting Active with Diabetes – General Safety Tips (Publication No. C-1364-13). University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/C1364-13/getting-active-with-diabetes/
Working Papers
- Yang, H., Lee, J.S., Stotz, S., Williams, T., Henes, S. (2025). Exploring Digital Technology Use in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Georgia: A Needs Assessment. Manuscript in review at Journal of Extension.