SNEB 2026 International Conference
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) 2026 International Conference • July 29–31, 2026, Washington, D.C.
Attendees: Research Scientist Dr. Whitney Fung Uy and Research Scientist Dr. Miguel Ángel López
Overview: Themed Flourishing through Change, the conference brought together nutrition researchers and practitioners to discuss changes in SNAP-Ed, emerging policy priorities, technology and artificial intelligence, and lessons from community-based nutrition programs.
Highlights from CNHI staff participation included:
Dr. Whitney Fung Uy presented GusNIP Community Voices: Creating Journey Maps to Inform Program Evaluation Resident Phase to an audience that included GusNIP grantees and Dr. Mallory Koenings of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Her presentation highlighted how community perspectives can shape more responsive evaluations and strengthen the evidence used to improve programs. A SNEB member since 2013, Dr. Fung Uy also reconnected with colleagues and visited the National Gallery of Art with Dr. Miguel Ángel López.
CNHI collaborator and former staff member, Dr. Emily Duffy, presented a project that she is working with Drs. Miguel Ángel López, Betsy Anderson Steeves, and Laura Balis titled, Examining Implementation of SNAP Food Restriction Waivers, as part of a panel focused on food and nutrition policy.
CNHI also congratulates Dr. Fung Uy on her new role with SNEB’s Advisory Committee on Public Policy, which helps shape the organization’s nutrition education policy priorities and positions. Through her research and policy leadership, Dr. Fung Uy is helping move community-informed evidence into conversations that can influence the future of nutrition education and public health.
By participating in SNEB, CNHI shares community-informed research, strengthens partnerships across the field, and brings new insights back to its work.
Pictured (left to right): Dr. Whitney Fung Uy and Dr. Miguel Ángel López at SNEB 2026.