Leigh Ann Edwards Hall Mph, Rdn
About Leigh Ann Edwards Hall Mph, Rdn
Leigh Ann Edwards Hall, MPH, RDN, serves as the Director of National Partnership Operations at Share Our Strength, where she oversees the AmeriCorps National Direct program and supports volunteer programs for Cooking Matters non-profit partners.
Work at Share Our Strength
Leigh Ann Edwards Hall has served as the Director of National Partnership Operations at Share Our Strength since 2006. In this role, she oversees the AmeriCorps National Direct program and provides support for volunteer programs associated with Cooking Matters, a non-profit initiative. Hall plays a critical role in cross-organizational collaboration, working with various teams within Cooking Matters and Share Our Strength to enhance program effectiveness. Her responsibilities include managing a budget of $1.5 million, which encompasses a federal grant, and ensuring the successful implementation of programs across multiple non-profit partners.
Education and Expertise
Leigh Ann Edwards Hall holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Interpersonal Communications from North Carolina State University, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Nutrition and Dietetics from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing her studies from 2003 to 2005. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication and public health, which supports her work in managing partnerships and programs in the nutrition sector.
Background
Prior to her current position at Share Our Strength, Leigh Ann Edwards Hall worked as a Consultant at Accenture from 2000 to 2003 in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. She also held the role of Manager of Nutrition & Scientific Affairs at N Chapman Associates Inc from 2005 to 2006 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. These experiences contributed to her expertise in program management and strategic partnerships, which she applies in her current role.
Achievements
In her role at Share Our Strength, Leigh Ann Edwards Hall has been responsible for managing relationships with 33 non-profit partners across the United States. She represents Cooking Matters at professional conferences and engages in strategic relationships to promote the organization's mission. Her leadership in overseeing the AmeriCorps National Direct program and volunteer support has been instrumental in advancing the goals of Cooking Matters.