Hannah GuentherMS, CPH
Statewide Rural Health Extension Educator
My work focuses on improving health, safety, and well-being among rural youth, adults, families, and the communities and environments in which they live and work. I design and lead community-based initiatives that address rural health outcomes, with a strong emphasis on health equity, access to care, and chronic disease prevention across Nebraska.
Health behavior change and the translation of research into practice are foundational to my work and guide program development, delivery, evaluation, and assessment. A central component of my role includes collaborating with the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center partners to connect clinical priorities with community-based outreach through Nebraska Extension.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Nebraska–Kearney. I have completed the Public Health Essentials Program through Cornell University and am a Rural Health Innovation Scholar through UC Berkeley. I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) and anticipate graduating in 2026.
Health behavior change and the translation of research into practice are foundational to my work and guide program development, delivery, evaluation, and assessment. A central component of my role includes collaborating with the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center partners to connect clinical priorities with community-based outreach through Nebraska Extension.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Nebraska–Kearney. I have completed the Public Health Essentials Program through Cornell University and am a Rural Health Innovation Scholar through UC Berkeley. I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) and anticipate graduating in 2026.