معرفی
Ms Sharonna Mossenson is a Researcher at Edith Cowan University (ECU), affiliated with the Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute's Food Environments Team within the School of Medical and Health Sciences. With over 15 years of experience as an Accredited Practising Dietitian, she has worked across organizations like the Heart Foundation WA, WA School Canteen Association, and the Australian immigration detention network. She is currently pursuing a PhD exploring nutrition policy at Australian food banks.
Education:
- Graduate Certificate in Business, Monash University (2011)
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, Monash University (2007)
Research Interests: Sharonna focuses on public health nutrition, food environments, food security, and food relief systems. Her work bridges policy development, community nutrition, and equitable access to healthy food.
Research Projects:
- Junk-food filled neighbourhoods: building a local evidence base for change (Cancer Council of WA, $20,260, 2024–2025)
- Evidence-based research Charitable Food Dashboard (East Metropolitan Health Service, $4,921, 2024)
Awards:
- Australian Government Research Training Programme Stipend Scholarship (2021–present)
- Healthway Health Promotion Research Training Scholarship (2021–present)
- Dietitians Australia Award of Merit (2015)
Teaching & Outreach: Sharonna has taught public health and community nutrition to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She is active in professional associations, including Dietitians Australia and the Public Health Association of Australia.
