ABOUT ME
Dr. Jenelle Nicole (Robinson), Ph.D., is a scholar, educator, and artist specializing in nutrition, health education, and community wellness, with a focus on advancing health in communities of color. She holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition (2012), an M.A. in Dietetics (2007), a B.S. in Health Education (2003), and a Graduate Certificate in Africa and African Diaspora Studies (2023).
She is a tenured Associate Professor with extensive experience teaching nutrition, health, and wellness courses. Her notable service efforts include developing and facilitating nutrition leadership programs, experiential learning activities, and service learning projects targeting college students.
Her scholarly work in areas of culturally relevant pedagogy in nutrition education is evidenced through publications in peer-reviewed academic journals alongside publishing and implementation of academic and inspirational curriculum.
She is an accomplished speaker, with a history of speaking at local, regional, national, and international conferences, and has appeared across multiple social media and media-outlets. She has made innovative contributions to the 1890 institution's mission, including hosting a university-sponsored television program, developing an HBCU's first Women of Color in Education and Extension Empowerment Summit, and producing a documentary focused on Black college students and the intersection between dieting, and body image.
She has received recognition for innovative teaching and is widely known for integrating the performing arts into health and nutrition education to better serve diverse students and communities.
In addition to her scholarly achievements, in her spare time, Dr. Jenelle is a fashion designer who creates patchwork and upcycled pieces. She has been featured in multiple fashion shows highlighting her Afrocentric style, sustainability efforts, and dedication to showcasing fabric art through diverse mediums.
