Andrea M. Barnes, DBH, MSCN, RD, LDN, FAND, ACRPM is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, healthcare researcher, educator, and policy advocate dedicated to advancing health equity through integrated care, nutrition security, and evidence-based practice. She serves as Chair of the Research Dietetic Practice Group and as State Policy Representative for the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dr. Barnes earned her Doctor of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University, where her research focused on workforce development and implementation of integrated behavioral healthcare training programs in low- and middle-income countries. Her scholarly interests include integrated behavioral healthcare, nutrition and mental health, food and nutrition security, implementation science, cultural humility, global health, and healthcare policy.
Dr. Barnes serves as the Human Services Internship Coordinator at the Urban College of Boston and teaches courses in behavioral health and human services. She is also an Editorial Fellow and manuscript reviewer for the journal Family, Systems, & Health.
A Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr. Barnes has held numerous leadership positions at the local, state, and national levels and was recognized as the 2026 Pennsylvania Outstanding Dietitian of the Year. Through her research, teaching, advocacy, and leadership, she is committed to building systems that improve access to high-quality, person-centered care and advance the health of communities worldwide.