Dr. Yona Sipos

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yona Sipos is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. Sipos’s research and expertise lie at the intersection of food systems, sustainability, and community engagement. She is instrumental in advancing community-university partnerships that focus on critical community food systems and has contributed to various food policy councils and sustainability reports across Canada and the U.S. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems from the University of British Columbia, where her dissertation focused on long-term partnerships in community food systems. In addition to her position, she is the program director for the Chesapeake Foodshed Network, which aims to create learning opportunities across six states and Washington, DC, highlighting community ownership and equity. Sipos’s multidisciplinary background encompasses aspects of plant biology, soil ecology, and agroforestry. Through her teaching and research, she continues to impact local and regional food systems, emphasizing student engagement and mentorship.

Research Interests

Courses

NUTR 302 Food Systems: Harvest Health NUTR 400/500 Nutrition Seminar NUTR 402 Food Systems Modeling & Analysis NUTR 493 Food Systems Capstone NUTR 495 Undergraduate Internship

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.