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Tashara Marie Leak is a nutrition scientist and registered dietitian at Cornell University, where she serves as Co-Director of the Cornell Action Research Collaborative, Associate Professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, and Associate Dean at Cornell Human Ecology in New York City.
- Primary Affiliation: Cornell University
- School: Cornell Human Ecology
- Departments: Division of Nutritional Sciences (Cornell University), Division of General Internal Medicine (Weill Cornell Medicine)
Her research focuses on designing culturally relevant interventions to address systemic racism and poverty's impact on food access, diet quality, and health outcomes in marginalized urban communities. She leads projects like the Advanced Cooking Education (ACE) Program and Black Girls for Wellness, emphasizing community engagement and health equity.
- Key Research Themes: Food insecurity, racial disparities in health, urban nutrition policy, behavioral nudges in food purchasing, and hands-on science education in nutrition.
Scientific Recognition:
- Recipient of the 2025 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a testament to her innovative community-based research.
Leak actively leads the Leak Research Group, collaborating on initiatives like the UPSHOT program to improve food access through science education and partnerships with urban corner stores. Her work bridges academic research and practical policy solutions to combat health disparities.
