Judy McLean, OBC PhD
Executive Director
Judy McLean is the Executive Director of Nourish Global Nutrition. She has led research teams and nutrition education initiatives in multiple countries for over 20 years since completing her PhD at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Dr. McLean developed a large-scale International Nutrition course as well as courses in Emergency Nutrition, Applied International Nutrition and an International Nutrition practicum at UBC to provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience as well as an in-depth knowledge of the complex food and nutrition security issues facing today’s world. In collaboration and consultation with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and academia she has designed nutrition curricula, written nutrition policy, and built nutrition intervention programmes to support the reduction of food insecurity and improve the nutritional status of vulnerable populations. With a focus on young children, she has overseen the evidence-based rollout of home fortification with Micronutrient Powders in multiple countries, as a high-impact, low-cost model for reducing ‘Hidden Hunger’.
OBC - On June 28th, 2019 Dr. McLean received the Order of British Columbia, the highest form of recognition the Province extends to its citizens.