7 N. 5th Street Albion IL 62806
Alizah Harper is the SNAP-Ed educator serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne Counties. She joined Illinois Extension in 2023 as the Wabash County office support assistant before transitioning to her current role in May 2025. Through policy, system, and environmental initiatives, Harper collaborates with communities and local organizations to broadly address nutrition, health, and food access.
Harper earned her Master of Public Health from Indiana University and her Bachelor of Science in biology from Indiana University Southeast. She is a member of the American Public Health Association and the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health.
Harper is also a certified food protection manager and Illinois farmer’s market food sampling handler, an Illinois poison prevention educator, and a Go NAPSACC technical assistance consultant. She has vast experience in healthcare, experience working with diverse audiences, and a passion for education.
Harper resides in Albion with her husband, dog, and two cats. She serves as a board member for the Mt. Carmel Women’s Softball League and a volunteer coach for the Edwards County Soccer Association. She also enjoys gardening, reading, baking, hiking, crafting, and exploring new hobbies in her free time.