NORWAY — Jim Douglas, director at Healthy Oxford Hills, a project of Stephens Memorial Hospital, announces that Tiffany Sweatt has recently been hired as the community nutrition educator at Healthy Oxford Hills.

In her new role, Sweatt will work collaboratively with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program educating participants on nutrition. She is currently working to implement programs that focus on cooking basics and nutrition that will assist program participants in preparing nutritious meals. She will also be looking at ways to increase awareness and utilization of farmers’ markets for SNAP participants.

Sweatt received her undergraduate degree in food science and human nutrition from the University of Maine and completed her dietetic internship program at Ball State University. She is currently working to complete her master’s degree in nutrition education from Rosalind Franklin University and anticipates completing the program in August. She has previously worked for Western Maine Community Action as a dietary counselor.