Christina Pay

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Extension Associate Professor | Family & Consumer Sciences | Carbon County


Christina Pay

Contact Information

Office Location: Carbon County
Phone: (435) 636-3236
Email: christina.pay@usu.edu
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Educational Background

MS, Health Education, Western Governors University, 2010
BA, Elementary Education/Educational Studies, Western Governors University, 2008
Other, Early Childhood Education, Ricks College, 1980
Strong Bodies Program Leader Workshop, Strong People, 2025
COMET: Changing Our Mental & Emotional Trajectory, High Plains Research Network, 2024
Adult First Aide/CPR/AED , American Red Cross, 2024
Adult Mental Health First AId, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 2022
Active Parenting of Teens Certified Leader, Active Parenting, 2021
Active Parenting 4th Edition Certified Leader, Active Parenting, 2021
Active Parenting First Five Years Leader Certification , Active Parenting , 2020
Master Remote Work Leader Certification, Rural Online Initiative , 2020
Master Food Preserver Certification, Utah State University Extension, 2020
Program Planning and Evaluation, University of Florida, Utah State University, 2020
Master Remote Work Professional Certification, Rural Online Initiative, 2019

Awards

1st Place: Diversity (Team), 2022

Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

1st Place: Marketing/Public Relations (Team), 2022

Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

2nd Place: Diversity (Individual), 2022

Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

2nd Place: Diversity (Team), 2022

Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

2nd Place: Marketing/Public Relations (Team), 2022

Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

State-Level Winner: Excellence in Teamwork Award, 2022

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

State-Level Winner: Innovative Youth Development Programming Award, 2022

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences


Publications | Books

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    Publications | Fact Sheets

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    Publications | Curriculum

    • Murray, C., Hunt, A., Yaugher, A., Murza, G., Pay, C., Koci, K., Rea, Y., Hawkins, J., Wille, C., Meier, C., Parkhurst, E., (2025). Digital Support for Caregivers .
    • Hawkins, J., Strongo, K., Timothy, E., Nelson, C., Pay, C., Palmer, L., LeBlanc, H.R, Washburn, C., Jewkes, M., Neid-Avila, J., Hunsaker, T.C, Jimenez, L.N, (2025). Create Family Meals. *
    • Timothy, E., Pay, C., Brower, N., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Survivor Challenge.

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Journal Articles

    Academic Journal

      In-House Journal

        Professional Journal

          An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

          Publications | Technical Reports

          Research Reports

            An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

            Publications | Other

            Magazine/Trade Publications

              Newsletter

                Newspaper

                  Miscellaneous Extension

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                  An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

                  Extension

                  Promoting Healthy Lifestyles, 2025 - Ongoing
                  Strengthening Families , 2025 - Ongoing
                  Promoting Healthy Lifestyles, 2020 - 2025
                  Promoting Healthy Lifestyles, 2020 - 2025
                  Empowering Youth Through 4-H Programs, 2019 - 2025
                  Promoting Healthy Lifestyles, 2019 - 2025
                  Strengthening Family Relationships, 2019 - 2025