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TEACHING EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE
Areas of Teaching Expertise
Nutrition in the life cycle | Nutrition Education | Community Nutrition | Nutrition Metabolism |Food Security and Nutrition Policy and Programming |Role of Nutrition in Diet-related Non communicable diseases |Clinical and translational nutrition
Graduate Part-Time Instructor
Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University (Jan 2024 – May 2024)
Served as instructor on record for "Nutrition, Foods and Healthy Living" (NS 1325), an undergraduate course for 147 students.
Designed the course syllabus, created learning materials, and managed the course through the online learning system.
Provided academic support, graded all assignments, and delivered overall feedback to students.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University (Aug 2023 – May 2024)
Served as TA for two graduate-level courses: "Issues in Food Nutrition Security" and "Maternal and Child Nutrition."
Assisted over 60 graduate students by reviewing course content, managing communications, holding office hours, and tutoring.
Supported the lead professor with grading, course administration, and record keeping.
Associate Faculty
Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya (Feb 2010 – Jul 2010)
Taught two associate-level courses: "Community Nutrition" and "Food and Nutrition Security."
Prepared and delivered all course content, including in-person classes and seminars for 19 students.
Developed, administered, and graded all course examinations and evaluations.
Research Profile
My research focuses on how multisectoral policies, programs, and institutional frameworks influence nutrition and food security outcomes. My dissertation used mixed methods to examine the impact of nutrition governance in developing countries, generating evidence to strengthen policy and program effectiveness.
Moving forward, I aim to expand this work by evaluating nutrition policies and strengthening systems integration to scale up essential interventions. My goal is to bridge the gap between research and practice, ensuring evidence informs policy decisions.
Research Experience
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University (Sept 2022 – Present)
Served in the Food, Nutrition and Policy Research Lab and the Community Nutrition and Health Interventions (CNHI) Lab.
Conducted literature reviews, appraised published research, and analyzed both quantitative and qualitative data.
Assisted in mentoring undergraduate students and preparing manuscripts, progress reports, and funding proposals.
Consultant (Systems Integration Pilot Study)
Nutrition International, Nairobi, Kenya (Jul 2023 – Dec 2024)
Planned and implemented a pilot research study on integrating nutrition interventions within various systems in Kenya.
Developed data collection tools, oversaw data analysis, and led stakeholder engagement to ensure project buy-in.
Prepared final reports and manuscripts and supervised a Sub-consultant and Research Assistant.
Nutrition Technical Advisor & Specialist
Held at various INGOs including UNICEF, Action Against Hunger, and Nutrition International (Jul 2012 – Aug 2022)
Planned and led implementation research studies resulting in the publication of five manuscripts and three posters.
Managed the full research lifecycle: conceptualized ideas, developed study protocols, ensured ethical compliance, and analyzed data.
Prepared and disseminated comprehensive reports, manuscripts, and documentation of lessons learned to diverse stakeholders.
Survey Supervisor (National & Sub-national Surveys)
Kenya Medical Research Institute & Family Health International (Jul 2010 - Nov 2011)
Supervised the timely and quality collection of data for the Kenya National Micronutrient Survey and a sub-national nutrition survey.
Managed all field logistics, including teamwork plans, budgets, and the organization of supplies.
Ensured data integrity by reviewing data for completeness, supporting data entry, and overseeing sample shipment procedures.
Provided regular progress reports to survey leadership and identified needs for continuous team capacity building.
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