Luisa Furstenberg-Beckman, Mph Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington DC

- Lead the implementation and management of Produce Rx program to increase access to fresh foods across the District, advocating for integration of Food is Medicine interventions into the healthcare system.- Hire, train, and supervise a dynamic team of seven coordinators.- Develop and manage an annual program budget of $1.5 million, consisting of multiple.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

In collaboration with Duke and UNC Chapel Hill, worked with a multidisciplinary team to examine and evaluate federal nutrition safety net programs for North Carolina families during COVID-19 pandemic.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Designed a five-year strategic evaluation plan to increase retainment among currently enrolled agencies, solidify government partnerships, and increase overall reach and enrollment in the program, which was subsequently adopted by the NC branch and policy team.- Analyzed current training and application procedures for CACFP program and enacted.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

- Managed the Cooking Matters for Kids after-school program at three elementary schools.- Supervised and supported a team of eight volunteers teaching weekly lessons. - Implemented surveys and co-facilitated focus groups to evaluate program impact.

Washington DC 20003

- Trained and supervised 12 instructors to implement an after-school job program at three public high schools.- Led recruitment, enrollment, and retention of 80 high school students annually and ensured literacy assessments and evaluations were completed by all students.- Partnered with Executive Director to develop and roll out the 2018 Strategic Work.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Created curriculum and facilitated the service learning program, leading over 50 workshops for youth on HIV/AIDS prevention, nutrition, food justice, and public health issues.- Developed and maintained partnerships with schools and community organizations across the DMV to ensure ongoing awareness and support of service learning initiatives.- Developed.

- Developed curriculum and taught daily cooking classes focused on nutrition, food justice, and urban gardening to 20 students ages 13 to 21. - Improved student attendance by 25% by implementing surveys to analyze program outcomes and trends. - Recruited 100+ students from eight public high schools, the highest number in the organization’s history.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Nutrition

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

High School Diploma