Elizabeth Kiss
Professor
Extension Specialist
Contact Information
343L Justin Hall
dekiss4@k-state.edu
Education
- Ph.D. in Human Resources and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.S. in Human Resources and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- B.S. in Foods in Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- B.S. in History with a minor in German, Iowa State University
Area(s) of Specialization
- Financial decision - making across the life cycle, in rural areas, and at the intersections of health and financial well-being
- Strong and resilient local food systems
- Supporting families as they plan for and experience the impacts of climate change
Biography
Elizabeth Kiss, Ph.D. is a professor and extension specialist in the Department of Personal Financial Planning at Kansas State University. She is an applied economist with expertise is in framing, developing, and evaluating extension educational programs in the areas of family resource management, family and consumer economics, and personal finance. In her current position, she assists in the development and delivery of a statewide Cooperative Extension program focused on developing the knowledge and skills for sound family decision-making and supports the work of Extension agents across the state of Kansas by providing linkages to current research, educational resources, and statewide and national organizations.