The presentation will be discussing the therapeutic and religious diet processes in North Carolina state prison system.

Kelli Harris has been with the NC Department of Public Safety, Prisons, since June 2000. She began her career as a Clinical Dietitian at North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women. She has also served as the Piedmont Region Dietitian, Central Region Dietitian and is now currently the Food Service Director for the state. Ms. Harris has earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Institutional Food Service Management from UNC- Greensboro; a Master's of Science degree in Food and Nutrition from North Carolina A & T University, and a second Bachelor's of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from North Carolina Central University. Ms. Harris has been a Registered Dietitian since 2000