2018 – Present
Appointed Member, International Representative to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process Research Outcomes Committee
2018 – Present
Appointed Member, International Representative to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Process Research Outcomes Committee
ABOUT ME

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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.
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 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)





