Join the Cohort

Chair: Isha Misra

Clinicians: Isha Misra

Role: Provide medical insights into how food insecurity affects physical and mental health, and advocate for nutritional interventions that can be incorporated into healthcare practices.

• Develop guidelines for identifying and managing food insecurity in patients
• Integrate nutritional support into patient care plans

Dietitians:

Role: Provide expert guidance on the nutritional needs of different populations.

• Design educational programs about healthy eating habits, tailor dietary plans for specific needs
• Contribute to the development of nutritional guidelines for food assistance programs

Social Workers:

Role: Understand the social and economic factors that contribute to food insecurity.

• Identify vulnerable populations and develop strategies to provide them with better access to nutritious food
• Create partnerships with local food banks, community organizations, and government agencies
• Provide education and support to individuals and families
• Assist in navigating assistance programs

Health Policy Advisors: Will Thomas

Role: Advocate for policies that address food insecurity and develop and promote legislative and regulatory changes that can:

• Provide more resources for food assistance programs
• Improve food distribution systems
• Support local agriculture.

Researchers/Analysts:

Role: Collect and analyze data to understand the extent and nature of food insecurity in local areas.

• Conduct surveys and studies to identify the most affected populations
• Identify root causes of food insecurity
• Quantify the effectiveness of existing interventions.

Technology Advisors: Andrew Shao

Role: implement technology-based solutions to improve the efficiency and reach of food assistance programs

• Develop databases to track food distribution
• Use GIS mapping to identify food deserts
• Create apps that help people locate food resources

Other Members: