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ABOUT ME

MY BIO
Tatyana El-Kour I PhD, MA, MS, RDN, FAND

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I am Dr. Tatyana El-Kour, a registered dietitian nutritionist, media psychologist, researcher & strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of health, behavior, & systems change. I support organizations, platforms, & individuals through consulting, research, & clinical care that drives behavior change, strengthens

food & health systems, & advances equity across diverse settings. My work bridges nutrition science, media & technology, & psychological insight to design human-centered, evidence-based solutions. Alongside my global advisory & research roles, I lead a clinical practice that offers personalized care in nutrition therapy, behavioral health, & life transitions, rooted in empathy, science, & lived experience.

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My Education

MY EDUCATION

2015-2021

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology with a concentration in Media Psychology

Additional doctoral concentration track: Social Impact of Mobile Media and Immersive Technology on Health and Nutrition Behavior Change.

Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA 

2015-2018

Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Media Psychology

Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA

2003-2005

Combined Master of Science and Dietetic Internship – Medical Nutrition Therapy & Policy

Tufts University, Boston, MA 

Frances Stern Nutrition Center/Tufts Medical Center

2001-2003

Bachelor of Science – General Dietetics
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

1995-1999

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Technology
University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Clinical Nutrition Internship: Royal Medical Services

MY FOCUS AREAS

Emergent Technology & Social Media

Behavioral Sciences

Health & Nutrition Misinformation

Medical Nutrition Therapy & Support

Humanitarian & Complex Emergencies

Persuasion, Social Influence, Social Change & Impact

Global Nutrition

Hunger & Environmental Nutrition

Sustainable Food Systems

Global Psychology

Artificial Intelligence & Nutrition

Nutritional Psychiatry & Psychology

MY FOCUS AREAS

MY CAREER PATHWAY

MY CAREER PATHWAY

2022 - 2025

// Global Advisor, Nutrition (Aga Khan Foundation)

2018 - 2022

// Health & Nutrition Coordinator (Action Against Hunger Syria Mission)

// Expert Consultant (Independent Practice/ Part-Time)

// Clinical Consultant (Private Practice/ Part-Time)

2017 - 2018

// Health & Nutrition Coordinator (Action Against Hunger - Lebanon Mission)

// Expert Consultant (Independent Practice)

// Clinical Consultant (Private Practice)

2015 - 2016

// Regional Nutrition Officer/ Whole of Syria Nutrition Sector Co-Lead             (Action Against Hunger)

// Clinical Consultant (Private Practice)

2007 - 2012

// National Professional Officer (World Health Organization)

// Clinical Consultant (Private Practice)

2005 - 2006

// Nutrition & Food Policy Advisor (World Health Organization)

// Clinical Consultant (Private Practice)

2003 - 2005

// Metabolic Nutrition Research Technician (Tufts University)

// Statistical Data Entry Assistant (Tufts University)

// Menu & Recipe Analyst (Tufts University)

2000 - 2002

// Regional Nutrition Line Specialist (Novartis Consumer Health Inc.,       Near East Office)

2025 - 2026

// Senior Clinical Consultant (Private Practice)

// Senior Research Fellow (Media Psychology Research Center - Affiliate)

// Senior Expert Consultant (Independent Practice)

1999 - 2000

// Medical Representative (Jordan Drugstore Company)

2012 - 2015

// International Technical Officer at Eastern Mediterranean Regional                 Director’s Office (World Health Organization)

2002 - 2003

// Graduate Teaching Assistant, Nutritional Biochemistry 

   (Kansas State University)

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