Meet one of our newest members, Susan McLeod.
Susan is a Registered Nutritionist, Course Coordinator, and Senior Lecturer in Nutrition. After a 15-year career in the food industry working on food product development, food safety, and compliance, Susan transitioned to La Trobe University. There, she contributes to developing and enhancing nutrition education. Susan's passion lies in sharing her love for food and nutrition science with students and developing their employability. Susan is actively involved in research focused on Nutrition Employability, aiming to prepare students for their careers and improve their employment outcomes. Beyond academia, Susan chairs the AIFST Nutrition Special Interest Group and serves as the Deputy Chair of the NSA Special Interest Group for Nutrition Education and Tertiary Teaching.
"I chose to become a member of ANZAHPE as it provides access to the latest research on professional health education, the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of developments in health education."