Joy Gagnon teaches income eligible families, seniors and youth how to make lifestyle changes for better health. Joy received a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science and a Master’s of Education from UNH and has worked with Nutrition Connections since 2012. Her work includes nutrition education programs in schools, healthy living programs for adults and families, and partnering with other community health organizations such as the local public health initiatives, wellness committees, and food pantries throughout the county. Joy’s Slow Cooker program has been very successful and has provided slow cookers and meals for individuals and families all over Carroll County through partnerships with the local rotary, hospital, and food pantries. Joy facilitates the Ossipee United Round Table and Leads the Carroll County Food Access Network. She is currently focused on Social Determinants of Health and working on improving efforts in the areas of housing, childcare, and food access for all.
