Jennifer Anderson Professor, 1977-2011, Food Science and Human Nutrition

Jennifer Anderson’s 34 years at Colorado State University included time directing the Food Stamp Nutrition Program (now SNAP-ed) for more than 10 years, and serving as extension specialist and professor in Food Science and Human Nutrition.

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2012 Legacies Honorees Compilation Video

Jennifer Anderson was part of a compilation video featuring her story, along with Legacies Honorees Sheri Linnell, Dick Dunn, Wanda Mayberry, Brad Sheafor, Jack Curfman, Tex Anderson, and Janet Fritz.

Audio Described Version of 2012 Legacies Project Summary Video (best experienced in Chrome)

Watch Jennifer Anderson’s personal video and hear her stories and memories.

Honoring Jennifer's Legacy Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer's Biography

Read Jennifer’s biography and career history.

Give Now

You can make a gift in Jennifer’s honor to the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. After making a gift, you will have the opportunity to designate your gift in Jennifer’s honor.

Contact Jennifer

Contact Jennifer at jennifer.anderson@colostate.edu.

Photo Album Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer and Oren Anderson — Jennifer Anderson and her husband, Oren, at her retirement party in December 2011.

Jennifer Anderson at a college event — Jennifer Anderson, Debbie McCubbin, and Pat Kendall at the 2014 CHHS Open House.

Jennifer with preschoolers and food puppets — Jennifer Anderson teaches children that trying new, healthy foods can be fun through the Food Friends Foundation.

Brad Sheafor and Jennifer Anderson — Jennifer Anderson and fellow Legacies Project honoree, Brad Sheafor, at the 2014 CHHS Emeritus and Retiree Breakfast.