Zeina Makhoul, PhD, RDN
Global Nutrition Specialist (Independent Consultant)
What I Do: I design and implement nutrition and feeding programs (including SPOON's digital health app, Count Me In) and research studies. I write curriculum and facilitate training for technical and nontechnical audiences, through traditional and online platforms. I support SPOON's data collection initiative to ensure children with disabilities and those living outside of family care are seen.
Background: I'm a Registered DietitianNutritionist and have a doctorate in nutritional sciences from the University of Arizona. I have nearly 20 years of experience designing and implementing international nutrition programs, research studies, and interventions to improve nutrition for vulnerable children. See my LinkedIn profile.
Why I SPOON: I was with SPOON for over a decade, but I've moved to Europe and am now an Independent Consultant. Over the years, I witnessed the team learn and evolve to meet the needs of the children SPOON serves in the most strategic and effective way. As a scientist, I appreciate SPOON's evidence-based and pragmatic approach, and as a colleague, I value the team's creativity, hard work, and passion for our mission.