Dr. Lindsey Scalera

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lindsey Scalera coordinates the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems' Policy Leadership Programs team, focusing on the Michigan Good Food Charter. She collaborates with partners at the state and national levels to support the development of regional food policy efforts that are representative and responsive to local and regional food systems stakeholders. In her role, Lindsey manages the Michigan Good Food Charter initiative, the Michigan Local Food Council Network, and the development of National Community of Practice in various states and regions for food systems plans and charters. With decades of experience in community organizing, group development, and policy advocacy, Lindsey has served as the Sustainable Food Program Director at Michigan’s Ecology Center and as a Regional Organizer with Health Care Without Harm's Healthy Food in Health Care program. She co-led the Michigan Farm to Institution Network and began her journey in food systems as a co-founder of a local community garden through the Michigan Young Farmer Coalition. Lindsey earned her master's degree in Social Foundations of Education, specializing in EcoJustice Education from Eastern Michigan University.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology