Elizabeth Colavito Siu
Associate Professor of Practice and Director the Masters Program
Dr. Siu is a Registered Dietitian who holds a PhD in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health and an MS in Human Nutrition and Foods from Virginia Tech. Prior to her current position, she served as the nutrition analyst on projects at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, University of Texas Human Nutrition Center, and Simmons University Nutrition Department. She has also served as project manager and program evaluator for a five-year community nutrition intervention for US-Mexico border residents. Her recent research projects have involved maternal-child nutrition issues among low-income women and their children in the Massachusetts WIC program.
Education
- BA in English, College of William and Mary
- MS in Human Nutrition and Foods, Virginia Tech
- PhD in Public Health, University of Texas School of Public Health
License/Certifications
- PhD
- RD
Courses
- SNHS 410-OL Research Methods
- NUTR 453-OL Advanced Topics in Preventative Nutrition
- NUTR 460-OL Nutrition Epidemiology
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Shout-outs from Students and Alums
Emily Trussler '18MS, '18C Presents at the European Nutrition Conference in Dublin
Intern of the Year, Emily Trussler, tells us why she decided to pursue a career in nutrition and how Simmons gave her the confidence to succeed.