Master of Public Health

March 19, 2026

Decreasing Food Waste at the City of Seattle Summer Meal Service Program

The purpose of the City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is to “connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all live, learn, work, and take part in strong, healthy communities.” HSD provides food and nutrition assistance and discounts, services for the aging and disabled, support for crime victims,…

Sports Nutrition for Adolescents: Evidence-Based Guidance on Nutrient Timing and Vegetarian Diets

Seattle-based registered dietitian Stephanie Magill founded Soccer Mom Nutrition as an online platform providing equitable access to sports nutrition education for adolescent athletes and their families. This project entailed developing a series of blog posts and social media materials focused on two key topics: nutrient timing and vegetarian athletes. The content aimed to translate complex,…

Nutrition Communication with the Nutrition Source

Based in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Nutrition Source provides research-forward information about a wide range of nutrition topics. Its mission is to “help readers cut through nutrition confusion and misinformation and apply sound, evidence-based principles for healthy living.” Their resources use simple language and are…

Concern for Neighbors Food Bank of Mountlake Terrace Donor and Usage Report

The Concern For Neighbors Food Bank serves about 200 households per week in the Mountlake Terrace, WA, area. While usage has been steadily increasing since 2021, donations have been decreasing. This project involved creating an infographic that visually depicts the organization’s donor and usage data from 2021 to 2024. It was used in a presentation…

Child Nutrition Policy 101 with FoodCorps: Educating Professionals on Federal and State Policy and their Role in Advocacy

FoodCorps is a national nonprofit with the mission to advance children’s health, nutrition, education, and well-being through food in school so that every child experiences the joy and power of food. They work through direct partnerships with schools and other nonprofits, community engagement, and policy and advocacy to advance their mission. This project was a…

Milestones in Motion: Guiding Families Through Feeding

In partnership with the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “Milestones in Motion” was developed to help WIC nutritionists spot any signs of developmental delays during appointments with new parents. The deliverable for this project was a one-page resource to provide a timeline of developmental milestones related…

February 25, 2026

Listening to Schools: Insights to Inform the Development of a Toolkit for Implementing the 20-Minute Lunch Duration Rule in Washington State Elementary Schools

School meals are a consistent part of students’ days, supporting more than just nutrition. Lunchtime gives children the chance to eat, socialize, and practice executive functioning skills that support them throughout the rest of the school day. Elementary school students often have inadequate time to eat due to travel time to the cafeteria, time spent…

November 26, 2025

Adding Raw Animal Proteins to K-12 School Scratch Cooking in Washington State

The overall goal of this project was to create a resource that supports the use of local raw animal proteins in school scratch cooking within Washington State. This goal was accomplished by: 1) researching best practices and requirements with using raw meats in school scratch cooking; 2) creating and conducting a Needs Assessment of Child…

Impact of the Trump Administration on Youth Gender-Affirming Care in Seattle

This case study that documents the impact of the second Trump administration’s executive orders on youth gender-affirming care in Seattle, WA. This case study report serves as a record of anti-trans executive orders, impacts on gender-affirming care and other trans rights, and the response from stakeholders: government officials, healthcare systems, and members of the community….

WSDA Farm to School (F2S) Metrics and Reporting

This project focused on farm to school (F2S) metrics and evaluation methods to assist the WSDA F2S team in tracking and communicating changes in local food procurement. Methods of data collection, such as reporting mechanisms, timing, and type of collection, were also analyzed and reported out to the team. First, a literature review of existing…