Tatyana El-Kour
Independent Strategic Advisor, Global Practice
Dr. El-Kour is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, media psychologist, and Senior Strategic Advisor and Consultant with over 25 years of global experience advancing evidence-based solutions at the intersection of nutrition, behavior, and systems transformation. She works independently through a global consulting practice, encompassing her roles with the Center for Humanitarian Crisis Leadership at Deakin University, the Media Psychology Research Center, Food Evidence, and other international initiatives. Dr. El-Kour has held senior leadership and advisory roles across global humanitarian and development contexts, contributing to initiatives with the World Health Organization, Action Against Hunger, RedR UK, and the Center for Humanitarian Crisis Leadership at Deakin University. She has led and supported complex, multisectoral programs addressing nutrition, public health, and resilience in diverse settings. Her work bridges science and practice, applying systems thinking and human-centered design to strengthen equitable and resilient food and health systems. She leads consulting, applied research, and clinical practice, integrating behavioral science, culturally responsive communication, and digital innovation, including AI-informed approaches, to improve health decision-making and outcomes. A recognized leader in digital health and behavior change, she advises global and Latino health initiatives on scalable strategies addressing structural and social determinants of health. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. El-Kour holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Psychology from Fielding Graduate University and a combined masters and dietetic internship from Tufts University and Frances Stern Nutrition Center. She has authored 500+ publications and delivered 500+ workshops worldwide.
