Valerie Stull

About Valerie Stull

Environmental Scientist, Agroecology, Food Security, & Global Health and Nutrition Expert*Interested in programs, policies, research, innovations, and holistic projects addressing challenges that sit at the intersection of climate change + agriculture + health *Passionate about gender and bringing gender analysis and a gender lens to all work*Enthusiastic about outside-the-box strategies and including all voices at the table*Experienced in international development, agroecology, public health, and well-being work*Leader in planetary health initiatives with focus on regenerative agricultureAs a PhD trained interdisciplinary researcher and global health professional, I am committed to building collaborations and leapfrogging outdated paradigms to find durable solutions for today\'s multifaceted environmental, health, and social justice challenges. I have worked around the globe-from Zambia and South Africa to India, Peru, and Palestine. I find cross-cultural collaboration to be incredibly rewarding.Currently, I am a Faculty Associate and Research Scientist at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. In my role, I focus on research that sits in the intersection of agriculture and human health, with a broader interest in planetary health and human well being. I lead projects linking agricultural management to soil health and well-being, combating food waste, and innovating to enhance food security. I am also investigating the use of edible insects as an alternative protein source, evaluating the social, environmental, and health implications of insect agriculture. I am a successful grant writer ($1.2+ million raised), convener, and project manager, with success liaising across industry, government, community groups, and academia around the globe. As an educator, I have taught numerous courses undergraduate and graduate students in environmental and global health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I mentor students and try to help them engage in applied, real-world projects. My professional experience includes: Agroecology, Public Health, Nutritional Science, International Development, Food Security, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainable Development, Program Management, Technical and Creative Writing (Poetry)In my spare time I enjoy jogging, comedy, poetry, hiking, and meditation.

Experience

1. Scientific Consultant

   PATH

   Jan 2024 — Present

Education

• Kansas State University

  Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Human Nutrition

  2007 — 2009

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environment and Resources

  2012 — 2017

• Colorado State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Nutritional Science

  2003 — 2007