Dr. Tara Maudrie

Biography

Tara Maudrie is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. She is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and specializes in health research focusing on Indigenous food systems and nutrition. Her work emphasizes community-based participatory research that promotes culturally grounded approaches to the nourishment and well-being of Indigenous communities. Maudrie is actively involved in research, program development, and policy initiatives that support Indigenous health and food sovereignty. Her academic background includes a PhD in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and an MSPH in Public Health. Maudrie has collaborated with urban tribal communities across the United States, engaging in efforts that enhance food systems and health equity for Indigenous populations. She has presented at various national conferences and has contributed to several publications focusing on the intersection of health inequities and Indigenous food systems.

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