Teresa Wagner

Dr. Wagner is a registered and licensed dietitian with a doctorate in public health. She’s certified in Public Health, Patient Safety, Lifestyle Medicine, Health Coaching, and a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) Instructor. She is an associate professor in the College of Public Health and College of Nursing at University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Wagner is the Director of the UNTHSC State Certified Community Health Worker Training Center. Her research focuses on alleviating health disparities in underserved communities through health literacy. She’s a sought-after presenter and mentor who’s passionate about certifying community health workers as conduits to health literacy. As a result of her work, she has received multiple awards and accolades. Most recently, she received the 2024 Texas Distinguished Dietitian Award and a 2024 Global Service Award from the International Health Literacy Association. When not working, Teresa enjoys traveling, destination hiking, and spending time with friends, family, and her daughters. Her favorite pastime is walking at various parks with her Yorkie, Cappy.