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Frances Fleming-Milici,  PhD

Frances Fleming-Milici, PhD

Director of Marketing Initiatives, Rudd Center for Food Policy and HealthUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Fleming-Milici's work focuses on analyzing the impact of marketing practices on exposure and consumption of unhealthy food and beverages

Food marketing and childhood obesityFood Marketing and PolicySocial Media MarketingSocial MediaMarketing Strategy
Mariana Brussoni

Mariana Brussoni

Associate ProfessorUniversity of British Columbia

Brussoni's research focuses on child injury prevention, including risky play, parents' perspectives on safety, and Aboriginal injuries.

Injury PreventionChild DevelopmentParentingOutdoor PlayHigher Education
Deborah Cohen

Deborah Cohen

Senior Natural ScientistRAND Corporation

Senior Natural Scientist at RAND Corporation and Professor at Pardee RAND Graduate School

FoodObesityPublic HealthDietExercise
Lisa Diewald

Lisa Diewald

Associate Director, MacDonald Center for Nutrition Education and Research | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Lisa K. Diewald, MS, RDN, LDN, is an expert in healthy eating and nutrition education programs for children and adults

Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeWeight ManagementNutritionObesity PreventionNutrition Counseling
Elaine  Power

Elaine Power

Associate Professor School of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Queen's University

Teaches social determinants of health. Researches food insecurity. Advocates for basic income. Dreams of the day when food banks can close.

food insecurityfood banksfeeding the familyfamily food practicesSocial Determinants of Health
Dale Peeples, MD

Dale Peeples, MD

Pediatric Psychiatrist / Associate Professor of PsychiatryAugusta University

Peeples is a highly-regarded psychiatrist providing tips to maintain mental wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.

Foster Care and AdoptionsMedical EducationJuvenile DelinquencyPediatric PsychiatryTelepsychiatry
Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Food PantriesSchool FoodSNAPSchool Food OptionsNutrition
Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.

Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.

Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health; Professor, Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization

Weight DiscriminationWeight StigmaWeight-based bullying
Deborah J. Rhea

Deborah J. Rhea

Professor and Director LiiNK ProjectTexas Christian University

Deborah J. Rhea, Ph.D. is a full professor in Kinesiology and associate dean of Research and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University.

Children and Physical ActivitySchool RecessUnstructured PlayChildhood ObesityEating Disorders
Rebecca Shenkman

Rebecca Shenkman

Director of the MacDonald Center for Nutrition Education and Research | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Rebecca Shenkman, MPH, RD, LDN, is an expert in nutrition, weight management and using food to help prevent and control disease.

Childhood ObesityDiet and BehaviorsNutrition & Disease PreventionNutrition & Lifestyle ChangesWeight Management