Roddrick Dugger
Bio and Education
Originally from San Diego, CA, I observed how disinvested communities have limited access to safe recreational spaces and affordable, nutritious food. Through my community-building work with state health agencies, I also saw the strengths and resourcefulness communities hold that are too often overlooked. I embrace this duality by partnering with communities to co-design programs that promote physical activity and expand access to nutritious food. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, staying active through cycling and racket sports, and winning card/board games. I’m always glad to connect with students and collaborators interested in this work – please reach out.
Dr. Dugger earned his Master of Public Health from the University of Oklahoma and his Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina. He completed his postdoctoral training at Oregon Health & Science University-Portland State University, where his research examined food security among Black emerging adults. His research applies asset-based, participatory frameworks to develop multilevel interventions that promote physical activity and improve access to nutritious food to reduce cardiometabolic risk among young adults. He uses wearable technology to capture 24-hour movement behaviors, validated dietary assessment tools, and qualitative methods to understand the context shaping these behaviors.
Classes Taught
- KIN 750
- KIN 701
Selected Publications
- Dugger R., Williams T., Burkart S., Xuanxuan Z., Reesor-Oyer L., Pfledderer C., von Klingraeff L., Parker H., III White J., McLain AC., Weaver RG, Armstrong B., Beets MW. (2025) Family and Home Environment Predictors of Children’s 24-hour Movement Guideline Adherence. A mixed-methods study.” Childhood Obesity
- Dugger R., Weaver RG., Bean M., Brickhouse T., Brice P., Siceloff B., Armstrong B., Beets MW., & Adams EL. (2023) Reducing Poverty and Building Capacity- Perceived Child and Family Impacts of the Child Tax Credit Expansion. Journal of Policy Practice and Research.
- Dugger R., Reesor-Oyer L., Beets MW., Wilson DK., & Weaver RG (2022). Parental Decision-Making on Summer Program Enrollment- A mixed methods Covid-19 impact study, Evaluation and Program Planning.
- Dugger R., Weaver R.W, Beets M.W., Brazendale K., Hunt E., Rafferty A., Turner-McGrievy G., & Vogler K. (2020) The Impact of Summer Programming on the Obesogenic Behaviors of Children, Pilot and Feasibility Studies.
- Dugger R., Weaver R.W., Beets M.W., Hunt E., Rehling J., Webster C., Chen, B., & Rafferty A. (2020) Feasibility and Acceptability of Teacher Use of Movement Integration Products. Children.