Nutrition Policy Institute Student Fellowship
We particularly encourage engagement from first-generation college students, those with lived experience with food insecurity or public health nutrition programs, and individuals underrepresented in research and dietetics.
Established in 2019, the NPI Student Fellowship honors our founding co-director, Patricia Crawford.
You can contribute to the NPI Student Fellowship Fund by making an online donation.
Discover firsthand experiences from our former students:
- Maria Isabel Rangel, health policy professional; University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health, MPH 2018
- May Lynn Tann, Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives, California Association of Food Banks; UC Berkeley, School of Public Health, DrPH 2017
- Anna Rios, Harvard Medical School, Neuroscience, 2024; UC Berkeley, BS Molecular and Cellular Biology, 2022
- Sia'h Fanta Jimissa, undergraduate student; UC Berkeley, BS Public Health, 2024
“Working with NPI as a Communications Fellow has opened my eyes to the field of nutrition research. Observing how several staff members at NPI come together to work towards improving access to relevant nutrition information has made my passion for the field of nutrition grow and motivated me to pursue a future career within the field. The NPI Student Fellowship has been a pivotal part of my undergraduate studies and I am now better equipped to work towards my goal of fostering equitable healthcare.“
- Brianna Aguayo, undergraduate student; UC Berkeley, BS Nutritional Sciences, 2026