Dr. Jody Vogelzang, a nationally recognized speaker, researcher, registered dietitian, and health education specialist, is an expert in community health who has spent the last two decades teaching in higher education. Her passion for the human right to nutritious food has driven her teaching, research, and volunteer work.
Vogelzang's peers have formally recognized her for excellence in professional practice through the awarding of Excellence in Public Health Nutrition (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), Achievements in Public Health Nutrition (American Public Health Association), Outstanding Leadership (Society of Public Health Education), and the Medallion Award for dedication to the high standards of the nutrition and dietetics profession through active participation, leadership, and devotion to serving others in nutrition and dietetics (AND).
Vogelzang holds a bachelor's degree in dietetics from Michigan State University, a Master of Science in Biomedical Science from Grand Valley State University, a Master of Arts in Biology from Miami University, and a Ph.D. in Health Services specializing in Community Health from Walden University. She regularly volunteers in food-related professional and community organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.
Vogelzang is the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition.