معرفی
Magon M. Saunders serves as an Adjunct Professor of Health Services Administration at State College of Florida's School of Health Services Administration, leveraging over 30 years of public health leadership experience across the United States, Cayman Islands, and Jamaica. Currently functioning as a federal Program Development Consultant, she provides technical assistance to state/territorial public health departments while operating a private nutrition consulting firm in Atlanta.
Her educational credentials include:
- DHSc in Health Sciences (Global Health concentration) from A.T. Still University
- Nutrition Residency at Tulane School of Public Health
- MSc in Allied Health (Nutrition Education) from Georgia State University
- BSc in Community Nutrition from Georgia State University
Dr. Saunders' research focuses on health systems improvement, public health policy, and clinical-community linkages with specialized emphasis on health equity for African American populations. Her work integrates diabetes prevention, nutrition therapy, and innovative approaches like forgiveness-based health interventions, addressing disparities through strategic planning and community engagement.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- 2006 Georgia Governor’s Community Services Award
Professionally, Dr. Saunders developed Georgia's first diabetes strategic plan as Program Director for Diabetes Prevention & Control at the Georgia Department of Public Health. She currently advises federal grantees on health equity initiatives while leading her consulting firm's medical nutrition therapy programs for underserved communities. Her upcoming healthcare provider course on Forgiveness and Health in African American Patients represents cutting-edge work at the intersection of cultural competence and clinical outcomes.
She directs a multidisciplinary team through her Atlanta-based nutrition consulting company, delivering medical nutrition therapy, self-management training, and conferences to disparate populations while maintaining active federal public health consultancy.
