Alissa Glenn
About Alissa Glenn
Alissa Glenn is the Director of Community Health and Nutrition at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and an Adjunct Professor at Cleveland State University. She has a diverse academic background, including a PhD in Urban Studies and a published book titled 'Eat Happy: Transform Your Health with Foods You Love'.
Work at Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Alissa Glenn serves as the Director of Community Health and Nutrition at Greater Cleveland Food Bank. She has held this position since 2020. In her role, she focuses on improving community health outcomes through nutrition programs and initiatives. Her work aims to address food insecurity and promote healthier eating habits among the populations served by the food bank.
Education and Expertise
Alissa Glenn has an extensive educational background. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Urban Studies/Affairs from Cleveland State University. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She also completed a program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she became a Certified Health Coach. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and English from Case Western Reserve University.
Background
Alissa Glenn's career includes diverse experiences in health, nutrition, and public policy. Before her current roles, she worked as a strategy consultant for Fortune 500 companies and federal government agencies. She also served as a consultant at Newry Corp from 2007 to 2009. Her entrepreneurial venture, Eat Happy, LLC, was featured in publications such as Edible Cleveland and Inside Business Magazine.
Achievements
Alissa Glenn published a book titled 'Eat Happy: Transform Your Health with Foods You Love', available on Amazon.com. She has been involved in research focusing on the impacts of public policy on health and health inequality. As an adjunct professor at Cleveland State University since 2022, she contributes to the education of future professionals in her field.