Michelle Tucker Brown, Ms, Rdn, Ldn
About Michelle Tucker Brown, Ms, Rdn, Ldn
Michelle Tucker Brown is an Associate Principal Scientist at General Mills, specializing in Global Science and Regulatory Affairs with extensive experience in nutrition strategy and health influencer marketing.
Current Role at General Mills
Michelle Tucker Brown currently holds the position of Associate Principal Scientist in Global Science and Regulatory Affairs at General Mills. In this capacity, she plays a crucial role in collaborating on nutrition regulatory landscape assessments and strategies. Her work involves ensuring that the company's products adhere to scientific and regulatory standards, thereby supporting the brand's commitment to health and nutrition.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Michelle Tucker Brown has a long-standing history with General Mills, having worked in various capacities. From 2016 to 2022, she served as the Health Influencer Marketing and Nutrition Strategy Lead at the Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition. Prior to this, she was part of the Science & Regulatory Affairs team from 2012 to 2016. From 2005 to 2012, she was the Sr. Nutrition Scientist in Nutrition Communications. Her roles have spanned across health influencer marketing, nutrition strategy, and regulatory compliance, contributing to General Mills’ strong emphasis on health and nutrition.
Early Career and Managerial Experience
Before her extensive tenure at General Mills, Michelle Tucker Brown gained valuable experience in various healthcare settings. She worked as a Manager at Cardiocom from 2003 to 2005 and as an On-Call Clinical Dietitian at Ridgeview Medical Center from 2002 to 2007. She also served as a Registered Dietitian at Minneapolis Heart Institute and as a Clinical Dietitian at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview from 2001 to 2002. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in clinical nutrition and dietetics.
Educational Background
Michelle Tucker Brown holds an MS in Nutrition from the University of Minnesota, which she completed between 1999 and 2001. She also obtained a BS in Dietetics from St. Catherine University, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, she completed her Dietetic Internship at the University of Minnesota. Her academic qualifications have been instrumental in her career as a nutrition and regulatory affairs expert.
Professional Skills and Areas of Expertise
Throughout her career, Michelle Tucker Brown has developed a range of skills and expertise in the field of nutrition. She has built health influencer marketing capabilities and nutrition strategies within the food industry over a span of 15 years. She has also participated and led nutrition regulatory strategies to advance science-based regulation. Her experience includes eating disorder and weight management counseling, as well as developing healthcare professional and nutrition influencer engagement strategies. These competencies have enabled her to make significant contributions to her field.