Tambra Raye Stevenson
Tambra Raye Stevenson[edit | edit source]
Tambra Raye Stevenson is a renowned nutritionist, health advocate, and founder of Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA). She is recognized for her significant contributions to public health and her efforts to address health disparities in African diaspora communities.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Tambra Raye Stevenson was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences. She later obtained a Master's degree in Public Health from Tufts University.
Career[edit | edit source]
Stevenson began her career as a public health nutritionist, focusing on community health and wellness. She has worked with various organizations, including the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health, to promote healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
In 2016, Stevenson founded Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA), a non-profit organization that aims to empower African diaspora women and girls through nutrition, wellness, agriculture, and advocacy. WANDA operates in the United States, Nigeria, and other African countries.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
Stevenson's work has earned her numerous accolades. She was named a "Nutrition Hero" by Food and Nutrition Magazine, and she received the "Health Equity Hero" award from the DentaQuest Foundation. In 2018, she was recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential African Americans" by The Root magazine.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Stevenson is a dedicated advocate for health equity and food justice. She is passionate about using her expertise in nutrition to address health disparities in African diaspora communities. She is also a strong supporter of women's empowerment and gender equality.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
