Carlene Russell, MS, RD, LD, FADA, Manager, Older American Act Nutrition Program, Iowa Department of Elder Affairs
Carlene Russell is a registered and licensed dietitian with expertise in nutrition for older adults. Her undergraduate degree is from the University of Nebraska and master's degree from Iowa State University. She is employed by the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs where she manages the Older American Act nutrition program. She has been very active in the American Dietetic Association and has held leadership positions on district, state, and national levels. She has published materials and given numerous presentations on nutrition topics for older adults. In 2006, she took the lead in obtaining a grant from the Administration on Aging to fund the Iowa Healthy Links project. This project is implementing evidence-based health promotion programs designed to keep older adults healthier.