Becky Franckle, Sc D, Mph
About Becky Franckle, Sc D, Mph
Becky Franckle, Sc D, MPH, is a researcher specializing in nutrition and policy research, currently serving as a Visiting Scientist at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and as a Researcher at Mathematica. With extensive experience in academia and public health, she has conducted mixed methods research related to federal nutrition policy and obesity prevention interventions.
Work at Mathematica
Becky Franckle has been employed at Mathematica as a Researcher since 2021. In this role, she conducts research that focuses on federal nutrition policy and its impact on public health. Her work includes evaluating community-based obesity prevention interventions and implementing supermarket-based strategies aimed at reducing obesity rates.
Current Position at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Becky Franckle has served as a Visiting Scientist at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health since 2018. In this capacity, she engages in advanced research related to nutrition and public health. Her contributions include mixed methods research that informs federal nutrition policies, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Summer Food Service Program.
Previous Academic Roles
Becky Franckle has held several academic positions prior to her current roles. She worked as an Assistant Professor of the Practice at Boston College from 2019 to 2021 and as an Assistant Professor at Merrimack College from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Fellow at Harvard University from 2015 to 2017 and as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Background
Becky Franckle earned her ScD in Nutrition and Social & Behavioral Sciences from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. She also holds an MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Yale School of Public Health, where she studied from 2004 to 2006. Her undergraduate degree, a BA in Biology, was obtained from Middlebury College from 2000 to 2004.
Research Expertise
Becky Franckle specializes in behavioral science with a focus on nutrition and policy research. Her expertise includes conducting mixed methods research related to federal nutrition policies and evaluating community-based obesity prevention interventions. She has implemented supermarket-based interventions aimed at obesity prevention, contributing to public health initiatives.