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Kelseanna enjoys innovative study designs, scooping at her family's ice cream shop, running, yoga, writing poetry, developing recipes,  laughing with loved ones, the Buffalo Bills, and trying new things.

Favorite food: Everything, but if she has to pick it would be something Ethiopian or Thai with a lot of veggies and flavor or a pecan praline sundae.

Dr. Hollis-Hansen extends her gratitute to all interested applicants.

A new Research Project Manager will begin with the NICHE team on November 9th!

We are constantly applying for new funding opportunities, so please check back periodically for open roles.

Jessica is a Senior Research Assistant and she supports the study team by recruiting participants, collecting data, and preparing data reports. She graduated from the University of Houston with her undergraduate degree in health education and promotion and received her master's in public health from Texas Woman’s University in 2024. In her free time she enjoys listening to music, being outside, and hanging out with friends and family.

Favorite food: Pupusas with curtido.

Adelle holds a Master’s in Counseling and is a certified nutrition consultant and health coach. She specializes in delivering nutrition education and coaching in food pantries. She served as Program Manager for the From Food to Finances initiative at Crossroads, guiding families toward food security and greater household stability. Adelle is committed to advancing health equity and empowering communities. In her free time, she enjoys working out, cooking, playing with her dogs, and listening to audiobooks.
Favorite food: Colombian food or a delicious salmon salad.

Adeline is a Tufts Friedman graduate student with a background in clinical dietetics, food systems, food security, climate change, and social impact. The thought of enhancing the lives of people and the environment by increasing awareness, accessibility, sustainability, and equity drives her. She considers herself an endless learner – excited to engage in new experiences and meet new people. In her free time, she enjoys throwing on a pottery wheel, traveling, hiking, running, and all things outdoors.
Favorite food: Sweet potatoes!

Claire is a graduate student at Tufts University pursing degrees in nutrition and public health. She is interested in community interventions, food security, and chronic disease prevention. She works with participants and assists with survey data collection. She enjoys long walks, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

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Favorite food: Minestrone!

Nothando is a grad student at Tufts, pursuing an MS in Nutrition with specialization in Nutritional Epi, Public Health Nutrition, and Data Analytics & AI. Her background is in clinical nutrition, community-based interventions, and large-scale field data collection. She is passionate about using data science and epi methods to advance nutrition equity and improve population health. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and meeting new people.
Favorite food: Chinese or anything spicy!

Natalia is a nutrition M.S. student at Tufts with a bachelor's in Nutrition and Dietetics from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, where she worked in the Functional Foods Research Group, exploring the role of functional foods in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. She has experience working with children and adults with eating disorders, as well as leading UNICEF community interventions. She is passionate about harnessing the power of food to impact people's lives and is committed to nutrition education. Outside the office, she is a dancer and has competed in national salsa competitions! ​Favorite food: Sushi!

Katrina Pursche is an MD/MPH student at Tufts University School of Medicine with a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in psychology and biomolecular science. Her research interests lie in the intersection of nutrition and cardiology. She works with patients as a Health Coach in the SPARK community-service learning group at Tufts and assists in data collection and entry with the lab. In her (limited) free time, she enjoys going on walks, reading, exploring national parks, and cooking.

Favorite food: Veggie stews and homemade sourdough

We are hiring a graduate research assistant to support Friday appointments at the Cook & Thrive market at Arlington EATS at Drake Village. Reach out if you're interested!