Barbara Brody

Associate Professor of Practice, Family & Community Health/SNAP-Ed , SNAP-Ed Manager , Community Health Worker (CHW)

541-881-1419
[email protected]

Expertise: Health outreach , Healthy aging , Physical activity , Youth education resources

Programs: Better Bones and Balance® , Walk With Ease , Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs , Food Hero , BEPA 2.0 , StrongPeople™

Locations: Malheur County , Malheur County Extension satellite office

Department/Unit:

Ontario SNAP-Ed Program Office

581 SW 33rd Street
Ontario, OR 97914
United States

Content by Barbara Brody

OSU Extension trains Malheur youths in suicide prevention

QPR sessions help students spot warning signs and connect friends to support sooner.

Barbara Brody | Feb 2026 | Impact story

OSU honored by peers with national Extension awards

Awards were earned for leadership, innovation, teamwork and inclusivity.

Jul 18, 2025 | News story

Malheur Works connects youths to careers in rural Oregon

Malheur Works is helping build a more skilled and connected workforce — one that supports both local industries and the long-term success of rural youths.

Barbara Brody | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Fitness programs help older adults stay active in Malheur County

Partnership-driven walking and balance programs are helping rural older adults build strength, confidence and long-term health.

Barbara Brody | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Community Conversations bring rural leaders together to tackle mental health and substance use

OSU Extension convenes cross-sector partners — from sheriffs to health educators — to turn dialogue into action.

Jonathan Kauffman | Mar 26, 2024 | News story

Aerospace academy inspires rural youths to explore STEM careers

The program provided youths with a unique opportunity to learn directly from aviation professionals and educators.

Barbara Brody | Mar 2023 | Impact story

Nurturing resilience: Interactions are the heart of resilience

One way to nurture resilience in young children is to practice “Serve and Return.” When a child expresses themselves, respond by joining them in an activity and offering encouragement.

Barbara Brody, Toiresa Frazier, Shannon Tierney Lipscomb, Megan Pratt | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Protective factors for resilience

Protective factors help children respond to life’s challenges. These factors include supportive relationships, access to quality care and safe places to play. You can nurture resilience by encouraging the protective factors in kids’ lives.

Barbara Brody, Toiresa Frazier, Shannon Tierney Lipscomb, Megan Pratt | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nurturing resilience: Mindful practices for resilience

Trauma and stress can have physical effects on young children. Learn mindful activities for kids that can help calm the body’s response to stress.

Barbara Brody, Toiresa Frazier, Shannon Tierney Lipscomb, Megan Pratt | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Mobile maker studio delivers entrepreneurship education to rural youths

The mobile studio is designed to build youth proficiencies in digital literacy, interpersonal communication and business skills through a high-touch, STEAM-based approach.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 4, 2019 | News story

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