Colleen Thompson, MS, RD

Director of Hawley Armory Fitness & Wellness Programs

President, Connecticut Dietetic Association

Colleen came on as part-time Director in January 2009. Colleen is a registered dietitian and has been an Extension Educator at UCONN since 1993. In addition to managing Hawley, Colleen teaches undergraduate courses for the Department of Allied Health Sciences, advises students, and works on many grant-funded projects with an emphasis on outreach program development and education.  She is both a health care professional and educator.  Colleen has co-authored several publications and books including “Overcoming Childhood Obesity” and “Fueling the Teen Machine”.