Kai Gritter

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District Director
Ottawa County Extension Office

Kai serves as the District 7 Director, supporting staff and communities in Allegan, Barry, Kent, and Ottawa counties. She is also currently serving as Interim District Director for Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

Kai holds a Master of Science in Health Education and has over a decade of public health experience. Before joining MSU Extension in 2019, she taught Healthy Aging at Saginaw Valley State University and worked in School-Based Health Centers, promoting wellness and youth leadership.

In recent years, Kai facilitated the Mental Health First Aid certification course and health programs focused on developing healthy communication, stress management, and problem-solving skills. She also served as Program Coordinator and Co-Principal Investigator for a USDA-funded SNAP Outreach for Veterans initiative addressing food insecurity.