Honors, Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Wagner has received many accolades and awards for her work. In addition to those listed below, she was one of 25 National Institute of Health researchers selected in 2022 to study the use of artificial intelligence to abate health disparities. In 2023, she served as a Consultant and Advisory Board member for the National Maternal Child Health Faculty Development Fellowship Program. That same year, she served as the invited speaker at the Texas Woman’s University Commencement, where she obtained her master’s degree.

Honors:

National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Outstanding Dietitian of the Year, 2024
International Health Literacy Association, Global Service Appreciation Award, 2024
National Academies of Practice, Distinguished Fellow in the Registered Dietitian Academy, 2024
Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics "Distinguished Dietitian", 2024
Invited Commencement Speaker, Texas Woman’s University, December 2023
Faculty Achievement Award, UNTHSC School of Health Professions, April 2023
AIM AHEAD Fellowship Program, National Institutes of Health, September 2022-June 2023
Institute for Healthcare Advancement, Health Literacy Specialist Certificate, March 2022
U.S. Public Health Service, Interprofessional Education Collaborative Award in Community Empowerment, April 2020
Texas Christian University, Distinguished Alumni Award, April 2020
Texas Health Literacy Conference, “Health Literacy Hero” Award, 2018
Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics “Distinguished Scientist”, 2016
UT School of Nursing, TCRSS Community & Academic Collaborative Research Award, 2015
Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Media Award, 2008