Kamaria Mason

Kamaria Mason is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. She specializes in educating future registered dietitians through courses on nutrition counseling, communication, and cultural equity. Her work integrates academic, clinical, and community perspectives to address public health challenges.

• Education:
• MPH in Nutrition, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (2015)
• MS in Biomedical Sciences, Barry University (2010)
• BA in Women and Gender Studies, University of Michigan (2007)

Her research focuses on maternal, child, and adolescent nutrition, emphasizing culturally sensitive care and community-centered approaches. She has contributed to initiatives like the North Carolina Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (NC MDPP), addressing health disparities in underserved populations.

Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as NUTR 630 (Nutrition Communication, Counseling and Culture) and NUTR 701 (Nutrition Practicum Preparation). She advocates for food culture as a lens for understanding social relationships and health equity.

Mason’s work bridges academia and practice, with a focus on scaling evidence-based programs in rural areas and evaluating nutrition policies in childcare settings.