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
My Bio
Dr. Tatyana El-Kour is a recognized expert and thought leader in population health and nutrition. A champion of systems’ thinking. Highly skilled at innovating frameworks to transform processes and leverage technology to maximize effectiveness and outcomes. For 25 years, Dr. El-Kour has delivered progressive strategies integrating and aligning complex programs and projects on behalf of the United Nations, governmental and non-governmental agencies with a behavior change focus. More recently, Dr. El-Kour’s technical specialty has evolved to address the changing healthcare and food systems landscape, incorporating media psychology and technology to population health and humanitarian programming to effect regulatory and policy changes and drive population behavior change.
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My Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Technology
University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Clinical Nutrition Internship: Royal Medical Services
Bachelor of Science – General Dietetics
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Combined Master of Science and Dietetic Internship – Medical Nutrition Therapy & Policy
Tufts University, Boston, MA
Frances Stern Nutrition Center/Tufts Medical Center
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology with a concentration in Media Psychology
Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA
Master of Arts in Psychology with an
Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA
My
Expertise
Artificial Intelligence & Nutrition
Positive & Media Psychology
Dietetics & Metabolism
Hunger
Behavior Change
Clinical Nutrition & Evaluations
Immersive Technologies
Humanitarian & Complex Emergencies
Monitoring & Evaluations
Healthcare Systems
Research Methodologies
Advocacy & Funding
Team Building & Leadership
Public Health Communication
Nutritional Psychiatry and Psychology
Food & Nutrition Policy
Media Innovation
Food, Nutrition & Primary Health Care Programming
Social & Media Impact
Disease Promotion & Injury Prevention
Public Speaking
My
Research Interests
Health & Nutrition Misinformation
Nutrition Behavior Change
Persuasion & Social Influence
International Nutrition
Social Nutrition Impact
Mobile & Social Media
Immersive Technology
Consumer Neuromarketing
Nutrition and Artificial Intelligence
Mobile Augmented Reality
Social Determinants of Nutrition
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
Food and Nutrition Policy
Medical Nutrition Therapy and Support
Diet-related Chronic Disease
Autism Spectrum Disorders
My special population of interest:
Millennial and Generation Z.
Citizen, migrant and refugee populations in the global setting.
My
Career
Pathway
2022 - 2024
Global Advisor, Nutrition (Aga Khan Foundation)
2019 - 2022
Health & Nutrition Coordinator (Action Against Hunger), Expert Consultant (Independent Practice), & Clinical Lead (tk.clinic)
2017 - 2018
Health & Nutrition Coordinator (Action Against Hunger), Expert Consultant (Independent Practice),
& Clinical Lead (tk.clinic)
2015 - 2016
International Technical Officer (WHO) &
Expert Consultant (Action Against Hunger, tk.clinic)
2013 - 2014
International Technical Officer at Regional Director’s Office (WHO)
2011 - 2012
National Professional Officer & International Technical Officer (WHO) & Expert Consultant (Private Practice)
2009 - 2010
National Professional Officer (WHO)
& Expert Consultant (Private Practice)
2007 - 2008
National Professional Officer (WHO)
& Expert Consultant (Private Practice)
2005 - 2006
Nutrition & Food Policy Advisor (WHO)
& Expert Consultant (Private Practice)
2003 - 2004
Metabolic Nutrition Research Technician; Statistical Data Entry Assistant; Menu & Recipe Analyst (Tufts University)
2001 - 2002
Regional Nutrition Line Specialist (Novartis Consumer Health Inc., Near East Office)
1999 - 2000
Medical Representative
(Jordan Drugstore Company)