Leisel Talley

Leisel Talley is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University and has served as an Epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since February 2003. She currently acts as the deputy for the CDC's Emergency Response and Recovery Branch, focusing on guiding international and local NGOs on infant feeding protocols during crises like the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the Syrian humanitarian crisis. Her work includes developing SMS messaging for maternal and child nutrition support and assessing refugee health needs in Cameroon.

Education includes a Master of Public Health from Emory University and a Bachelor of Science from George Washington University. She teaches GH 538 - Food/Nutrition in Human Emergencies.

Her research interests emphasize nutrition, public health preparedness, and emergency response. Despite no listed publications, her awards highlight exceptional contributions to global health emergencies, including CDC Honor Awards (2014, 2012) and recognition for international partnership-building against violence against children.

Leisel has provided critical technical assistance in nutritional programming and crisis assessments, with affiliations at CDC and Emory University.