Graduate Students Lauren Bell, MPHGraduate Research Assistant Lauren has a Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition from Tulane University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Organizational Sciences from George Washington University. Lauren joined the Food Security Lab as a doctoral student in the Fall of 2024. Currently, Lauren is supporting the qualitative data analysis of community engagement data that was collected during the development of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan as well as supporting our initiatives across the Seafood and Nutrition Security Project. Madilyn Bradley, MSGraduate Research Assistant Madilyn is a graduate student in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, dedicated to understanding the complex relationship between our environment and our health. Her previous work investigated the intersections of built environments and maternal health, specifically examining how neighborhood walkability is associated with preconception and pregnancy weight gain. Her current research integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping with the study of local food systems to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement. Madilyn seeks to bridge the gap between environmental research and health policy, advocating for resilient food systems that can withstand a changing climate.
