WIC Learning Collaborative, Chair
What I do:
Karina R. Lora PhD RD is an associate professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. She is also the director of the Public Health Nutrition MPH program. Dr. Lora research focuses on social determinants of health as they relate to nutrition behaviors and the development of overweight/obesity and associated comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer in underserved populations. She has a great interest in pediatric and adult health disparities and partners with faculty and community members to study factors that influence eating behaviors early in life and in adulthood. Dr. Lora has a strong interest in integrating teaching and research to provide students with pedagogical approaches that enhance their learning outcomes, cultural competence skills, and awareness of social issues around nutrition and food/nutrition security.