Latasha Williams

Latasha Williams, Ph.D., RD, LD serves as Assistant Professor and DPD (Didactic Program in Dietetics) Director in the Department of Human Sciences at Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture. Her office is located in 216A Humphries Hall, with contact via telephone (615-963-6992) or email.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Nutrition Science from North Carolina State University
• M.S. in Nutrition from Meredith College
• B.S. in Nutrition from North Carolina Central University
• B.S. in Textile Chemistry from North Carolina State University

Dr. Williams specializes in food insecurity research with focus on maternal and child nutrition systems. Her work examines childcare outdoor learning environments as active food systems and Type 2 diabetes interventions, particularly exploring sustainable access to healthy foods for vulnerable populations. Current research investigates how socioeconomic factors intersect with nutrition access during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her publication portfolio demonstrates strong interdisciplinary focus bridging nutrition science and sociological analysis of food systems. Recent work analyzes Registered Dietitian Nutritionists' approaches to improving maternal food access and documents systemic barriers faced by lower-income mothers navigating social safety nets during public health emergencies.

As DPD Director, she oversees field experiences and senior projects while teaching core nutrition courses including Medical Nutrition Therapy I & II, Maternal and Child Nutrition, and Nutrition Assessment. She joined the faculty in January 2022 and maintains active clinical credentials as a Registered and Licensed Dietitian.