Dr. Wallner has 20+ years of experience in public and higher education with expertise in educational delivery; assessment and evaluation (standards and competencies); curriculum writing, mapping, and accountability; educational governance; and policy development, analysis, and implementation. She has done research in areas including muscle biology, education, and most recently using competencies and self-assessment to facilitate long-term healthy weight management as part of the Crops for Health® program and Cancer Prevention Lab at CSU.