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Marie Spiker is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. She has a PhD and MSPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a BS and BA from the University of Washington. She is a registered dietitian and social scientist whose research focuses on the intersection of public health, nutrition, and food systems. Utilizing mixed methods and systems science, her work addresses food security, the governance of food systems, and the complexities of food loss and waste. Marie's professional practice experience encompasses municipal food policy and nutrition capacity building. She teaches courses for both undergraduate and graduate students, equipping them to join the evolving workforce in food systems. Her research explores the linkages between food systems and human health, aiming to advance sustainability and resilience within food systems. Additionally, she actively engages with decision-makers across the food system, including producers and consumers, to navigate the complexities of food-related trade-offs.
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