Kayla Abel has served as the Director of WIC for Family Service Lincoln since 2020. With over 13 years of specialized experience in public health and nutritional advocacy, she brings a strong clinical perspective to the program. Prior to joining Family Service Lincoln, Kayla spent four years as the State Public Health Nutrition Coordinator for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and previously served as the Registered Dietitian for St. Monica's.
A Registered Dietitian, Kayla holds a Master's degree in Dietetics and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. This public health background guides her administration of program policy and healthcare access. Beyond her coordinator duties at FSL, Kayla focuses on strengthening regional health networks and improving nutritional literacy and resource equity for families across the Lincoln area.