Professor Dr. Liz Nussbaumer

Biography

Liz Nussbaumer is a Senior Program Officer at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, where she has been working since 2019. In her role, she directs the Aquatic Food Systems & Public Health focus area, which aims to highlight the importance of aquatic foods in relation to public health and planetary health. Prior to her current position, Liz worked for seven years at Food & Water Watch in Washington, D.C., serving as a senior researcher. Her research there investigated the root causes and impacts of industrial monoculture farming and livestock production. Liz has explored areas such as ocean acidification effects on fisheries, industrial poultry operations, and renewable energy. She has earned a Master of Public Policy with a focus on environmental policy and international development from American University. Currently, she is enrolled in the Doctor of Public Health program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, specializing in implementation science, starting in summer 2024. Additionally, she serves as a Bloomberg American Health Initiative Fellow focusing on Food Systems and Health. When not working, Liz enjoys gardening native plants to restore the Maryland ecosystem and immersing herself in local foods during her travels with her husband.

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