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).

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She is a tenured Associate Professor with extensive experience teaching nutrition, health, and wellness courses in a variety of instructional formats. She has developed and facilitated nutrition leadership, experiential learning, and service programs for college students, while contributing scholarly work through publications in peer-reviewed academic journals alongside publishing and implementation of academic and inspirational curriculum.

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She is an accomplished speaker at conferences at local, regional, national, and international levels, and has appeared across multiple media platforms, including hosting a university-sponsored television program and producing a documentary focused on college students and the intersection between dieting, and body image.  

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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.

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In addition to her scholarly achievements, in her spare time, Dr. Jenelle is a fashion designer who creates patchwork and upcycled pieces, and has been featured in multiple fashion shows highlighting her Afrocentric style and dedication to showcasing fabric art through diverse mediums.