228: Food, Culture, and Advocacy: Empowering Women in Public Health with Tambra Raye Stevenson, PhD(c), MPH, MA

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Tambra Raye Stevenson, PhD(c), MPH, MA
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In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Tambra Raye Stevenson, PhD(c), MPH, MA—a true trailblazer in public health and food equity. Tambra is the Founder and CEO of WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture. She’s also a PhD candidate at American University School of Communication, a TEDx speaker, and an advocate for empowering women in agriculture and nutrition globally.

Tambra’s work has been featured in Forbes and National Geographic. Her career spans public health, media, and food systems, making her a leader at the intersection of communication, health, and advocacy.

Today, we’ll discuss:
1. Tambra’s journey from nutrition science to public health advocacy.
2. The founding and mission of WANDA and its initiatives and impact.
3. Her intersection of communication and public health.
4. Lessons for aspiring public health professionals.
5. The role that culture has on food and health.

And much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:35 Identity and Culture
@7:44 What is Public Health to You?
@16:24 Undergraduate Studies
@26:55 Any key takeaways from Undergrad
@35:06 Master’s Programs
@42:18 Doctoral Research
@50:25 The Birth of WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture
@1:07:36 Collaborative Projects
@1:09:31 The Furious Five