Alena Clark

Dr. Alena Clark is a Lecturer in Nutritional Science at Western Colorado University and an Instructor at Colorado State University. She previously served as a Professor and Co-Director of the Lactation Support Program at the University of Northern Colorado.

• PhD in Human Nutrition (Colorado State University, 2007)
• M.P.H in Public Health Nutrition (University of Minnesota, 1999)
• BA in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics (Concordia College, 1996)

Her research focuses include lactation support, global health, infant/young child nutrition, and evaluating access to nutrition education in under-resourced communities. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified lactation counselor.

Dr. Clark has worked in hospitals, public health agencies, and academic institutions. She consults for the University of Denver, Aeroflow Lactation, and Metro State University.