Daniel Kahl
Associate Director, Blueprint Kentucky
Professional Biography
Dan joined the leadership of Blueprint Kentucky (formerly CEDIK) in Fall 2014. One of his objectives is to support the development of Community and Leadership programming for the UK Cooperative Extension Service. His current areas of interest and study include Community Coaching and work with communities to improve methods for citizen involvement. Dan holds a B.S. in Education from Iowa State University, a M.S. in Leadership Studies from Fort Hays State University, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership from Kansas State University.
Scholars@UK
Improving partnerships in rural communities: Organizing approaches for improved effectiveness and reach of rural nutrition programs
Daniel W, K., Lianekhammy, J., Woloshin, D. & Harnik, R., 2022, In: Local Development and Society. 3, 2, p. 204-221 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Engaging citizens to address community climate change issues
Kahl, D. & Campbell, A., Jan 1 2018, Addressing Climate Change at the Community Level in the United States. p. 259-274 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Engaging community partners to develop a culturally relevant resource guide for physical activity and nutrition
Bopp, M., Fallon, E. A., Bolton, D. J. & Kahl, D., Mar 2012, In: Ethnicity and Disease. 22, 2, p. 231-238 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Agricultural producer perceptions of climate change and climate education needs for the Central Great Plains
Hibbs, A. C., Kahl, D., PytlikZillig, L., Champion, B., Abdel-Monem, T., Steffensmeier, T., Rice, C. W. & Hubbard, K., Jun 2014, In: Journal of Extension. 52, 3, # 3FEA2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Fostering climate change education in the central great plains: A public engagement approach
PytlikZillig, L. M., Steffensmeier, T., Campbell Hibbs, A., Champion, B. L., Hunt, E., Harrington, J., Spears, J. D., Umphlett, N., Abdel-Monem, T., Bruning, R. & Kahl, D. W., 2013, In: International Journal of Sustainability Education. 8, 1, p. 161-177 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Finding publicly available data for extension planning and programming: Developing community portraits
Zimmerman, J. N. & Kahl, D., Jun 1 2018, In: Journal of Extension. 56, 3, #3TOT5.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Developing leadership at the watershed community level for environmental protection and restoration
Willingham, J. M., Powell, G. M. & Kahl, D. W., 2004, p. 2511-2520. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
National Recycling, Food Loss and Waste Reduction Goal
Davis, A. (PI), Balazs, S. (CoI), Bowker, S. (CoI), Kahl, D. (CoI), McDaniel, M. (CoI) & Quillian, B. (CoI)
KY Energy and Environment Cabinet
7/1/25 → 9/30/26
Project: Research project
TCGM TA Support: Kentucky Environmental Justice Communities TCTAC
Davis, A. (PI) & Kahl, D. (CoI)
7/1/23 → 5/2/25
Project: Research project
DOE Kentucky Environmental Justice Communities TCTAC
Davis, A. (PI) & Kahl, D. (CoI)
7/1/23 → 5/2/25
Project: Research project
CEDIK Brownfield Technical Assistance Program
Davis, A. (PI) & Kahl, D. (CoI)
KY Energy and Environment Cabinet
7/17/24 → 9/30/25
Project: Research project
Kentucky Environmental Justice Communities TCTAC: Participant Support
Davis, A. (PI) & Kahl, D. (CoI)
7/1/23 → 5/2/25
Project: Research project
Kentucky Environmental Justice Communities TCTAC
Davis, A. (PI) & Kahl, D. (CoI)
7/1/23 → 5/2/25
Project: Research project
UK Research Foundation Economic Development Initiative CEDIK
Davis, A. (PI) & Kahl, D. (CoI)
KY Energy and Environment Cabinet
4/17/23 → 6/30/24
Project: Research project
Participant Support: Extension Helps - Extension Response To Eastern Kentucky Flood
Young, J. (PI), Davis, A. (CoI), Hunter, J. (CoI), Kahl, D. (CoI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI) & Wilson, D. (CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/30/22 → 9/29/23
Project: Research project
Extension Helps - Extension Response To Eastern Kentucky Flood
Young, J. (PI), Davis, A. (CoI), Hunter, J. (CoI), Kahl, D. (CoI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI) & Wilson, D. (CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/30/22 → 9/29/23
Project: Research project
Strengthening Rural Retail In America
Davis, A. (PI) & Kahl, D. (CoI)
1/2/18 → 12/31/23
Project: Research project
UK SNAP Ed Program 2018
Kahl, D. (PI), Davis, A. (CoI), Hunter, J. (CoI), Koo, J. (CoI) & Rossi, J. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
7/1/18 → 9/30/18
Project: Research project
UK SNAP Ed Program 2018
Kahl, D. (PI), Davis, A. (CoI), Koo, J. (CoI) & Vail, A. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
10/1/17 → 6/30/18
Project: Research project
Participant Support: UK SNAP Ed Program 2017
Kahl, D. (PI), Davis, A. (CoI), Koo, J. (CoI) & Namkoong, K. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
1/1/16 → 9/30/17
Project: Research project
UK SNAP Ed Program 2017
Kahl, D. (PI), Davis, A. (CoI), Koo, J. (CoI) & Namkoong, K. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
10/1/16 → 9/30/17
Project: Research project
UK SNAP Ed Program 2017
Vail, A. (PI), Davis, A. (CoI), Kahl, D. (CoI), Koo, J. (CoI) & Namkoong, K. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
10/1/16 → 10/1/16
Project: Research project
Participant Support: UK SNAP Ed Program 2017
Vail, A. (PI), Davis, A. (CoI), Kahl, D. (CoI), Koo, J. (CoI) & Namkoong, K. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
10/1/16 → 9/30/17
Project: Research project
SNAP Ed Policy, Systems, and Environment Project
Kahl, D. (PI), Davis, A. (CoI), Koo, J. (CoI) & Namkoong, K. (CoI)
KY Department of Community Based Services
7/1/16 → 9/30/16
Project: Research project
SNAP Ed Policy, Systems, and Environment Project
Kahl, D. (PI), Davis, A. (CoI), Koo, J. (CoI) & Namkoong, K. (CoI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
10/1/14 → 6/30/16
Project: Research project
Communities Preventing Childhood Obesity Coaching
Kahl, D. (PI)
7/1/14 → 3/14/16
Project: Research project
Building Prosperity in Rural Communities through Community and Economic Development and Design Experiential Learning in Kentucky
Davis, A. (PI) & Kahl, D. (CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
4/1/21 → 9/30/25
Project: Research project
Education
PhD, Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership, Kansas State University
M.S. , Leadership Studies, Fort Hays State University
B.S. , Education, Iowa State University
