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Miriam (Mim) Seidel serves as Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Internship Coordinator at Chatham University's Falk School of Sustainability & Environment since 2010. A registered dietitian with expertise in public health nutrition, she focuses on food access, food security, and chronic disease prevention in underserved communities.
Her academic credentials include:
- MS in Nutrition from Boston University
- BS in Nutrition from Penn State University
Dr. Seidel's research bridges community nutrition practice with academic scholarship, emphasizing regional food systems and wellness initiatives. Her professional background includes managing Allegheny County's Chronic Disease Prevention Program, implementing WIC services across three states, and leading UPMC-funded diabetes prevention research. She specializes in translating evidence-based nutrition programs for real-world community settings.
Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on practical food system interventions, particularly WIC program enhancements and food bank nutrition quality improvements. These works reflect her commitment to developing scalable solutions for food insecurity and chronic disease prevention through policy and program innovation.
As Internship Coordinator, she connects students with community nutrition experiences. Her research has been supported by grants including UPMC diabetes prevention initiatives and WIC farmers' market interventions.
Dr. Seidel actively shapes food policy as Chair of the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council Steering Committee and through leadership roles with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (where she developed the Choose Healthy Options Program), Just Harvest, and multiple regional food system councils.
