The Action Research Collaborative @Cornell. We’re here to put research into action. Led by @TasharaLeak and @NeilLewisJr.
New York, NY
Joined January 2023
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HUGE thank you to our partner @TopsMarkets and everyone who came out yesterday to commemorate the launch of the Double Up Food Bucks NY program in multiple Tops locations in Rochester! We could not do this work without the support from our valued partners 🍎🥕#DoubleUpNYS
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Congratulations to @tasharaleak on receiving the Faculty Award for Excellence in Research, Teaching and Service through Diversity. The award recognizes faculty for transformational work promoting diversity through research, teaching and service. #CHEinNYC bit.ly/4cYyY5b
ALT Tashara M. Leak, associate professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences and associate dean of Cornell Human Ecology in New York City,
Cornell Action Research Collaborative retweeted
Applications for our 2024-25 Engaged Faculty Fellowship cohorts are due June 2!
Fellows join a network of academics who are advancing community-engaged learning at Cornell, and they meet monthly to discuss readings, share projects and workshop challenges. einhorn.cornell.edu/opportun…
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We had more than 58 partners sign on in support of Double Up Food Bucks NY in a letter that was delivered to the NYS legislature this past week. THANK YOU to our valued partners! View the full letter here: fieldandforknetwork.com/wp-c…
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On International Women's Day, we celebrate inspiring faculty like @MarlenZGonzalez, assistant professor in @CornellPsychDpt.
Gonzalez co-founded the Community Neuroscience Initiative and works with educators and young people to make neuroscience more inclusive and meaningful.
ALT Marlen Z. Gonzalez, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology.
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❤️ Kwesi Joseph from @ccecornell connecting the dots between healthy soils and healthy foods in urban communities; and the critical value of community gardens in NYC. @scenichudson #NECA youtu.be/-M3ZISxrQis
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In a PBS @NewsHour series focused on the U.S. social safety net, Jamila Michener, associate professor of govt and public policy, says, “It's important to make the social safety net, about what it is about, which is supporting people in times of need..."
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Cornell Action Research Collaborative retweeted
Check out this PBS NewsHour series on the social safety net. Glad I could contribute my perspective (starting around 2:49 mins), which very much centers on recognizing the ubiquity of economic need (over the life course) & the role of the safety net in meeting that need.
In a PBS @NewsHour series focused on the U.S. social safety net, Jamila Michener, associate professor of govt and public policy, says, “It's important to make the social safety net, about what it is about, which is supporting people in times of need..."
pbs.org/newshour/show/explor…
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Associate Professor Angela Odoms-Young walks in the legacy of CHE trailblazers like Flemmie Kittrell, the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. in nutrition in the U.S.
@OdomsYoung’s research focuses on developing programs and policies to promote food justice.
Cornell Action Research Collaborative retweeted
Grateful for the opportunity to share a glimpse of my mom’s & my journey at Cornell! In the spirit of Ubuntu, I am because she is ♥️
Michelle Brown-Grant ’88 and Misha Inniss-Thompson ’16 both majored in human development and minored in Africana studies. Both have devoted their careers to helping kids succeed, with a focus on the needs of Black girls and their communities. @DrMisha_IT
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Learn about @FieldandForkWNY's efforts to help SNAP recipients in New York receive additional resources to purchase fresh produce at participating markets by expanding the Double Up Food Bucks program. nyhealthfoundation.org/grant…
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When a farmers market or grocery store participates in Double Up Food Bucks NY, they commit to selling local food grown by NY farmers. We urge lawmakers to support this nutrition incentive program to benefit the families and farmers of NY! #DoubleUpNYS
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It's back! @Cornell @binghamtonu and @stonybrooku students can apply for @contribution_u now through Feb. 19. This research study gives you a chance to get funding to boost a contribution you want to make. Whatever your contribution is, make sure to apply! news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
Cornell Action Research Collaborative retweeted
Thank you Dr. Roger Figueroa from @FIGResearchLab for our most recent Talks at Twelve on how a Food is Medicine approach can help reduce rates of certain health issues. If you missed the talk, you can watch it here: bctr.cornell.edu/media-libra… @cornellnutri @arcollaborative
Cornell Action Research Collaborative retweeted
“Rather than punishing students, providing opportunities to learn more about cultural hairstyles could enrich the learning environment and foster acceptance of differences,” says Assistant Prof. @DrReedReads of policies restricting Black hair expression. apnews.com/article/hairstyle…
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It's always worthwhile to engage @kyvoices4health. I'm always glad to support their incredible Medicaid advocacy work in Kentucky.
@j_a_benitez and @povertyscholar deliver their powerful research on the impacts of #Medicaid for Kentuckians, along with a frank and honest discussion about the policies that help people in poverty. #2023KVH
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“This funding is all about expanding the reach of the Double Up Food Bucks program to more families across New York state by using innovative strategies such as technology,” said @tasharaleak, associate professor in CHE and co-director of @arcollaborative .
Cornell researchers are helping to improve and expand a program that makes fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetable more affordable for New York state families with low incomes.
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Very proud to highlight @arcollaborative work to grow and scale New York’s Double Up Food Bucks “so that it improves equity as it scales up and serves more and more people,” explains ARC co-director and CALS professor Neil Lewis Jr. @USDA
Helping NYS families eat healthier: @Cornell researchers are helping to expand a program that makes fresh, local fruits and vegetable more affordable for New York state families with low incomes. @USDA @tasharaleak @NeilLewisJr news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
Cornell Action Research Collaborative retweeted
Amazing and important work by @NeilLewisJr @tasharaleak of the @arcollaborative !
Helping NYS families eat healthier: @Cornell researchers are helping to expand a program that makes fresh, local fruits and vegetable more affordable for New York state families with low incomes. @USDA @tasharaleak @NeilLewisJr news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
Cornell Action Research Collaborative retweeted
Join the Health Equity Seminar on Friday, 10/6, at 12:30 pm, hosted by @CornellCHEq! Dr. @JouziZeynab
will give a talk on "Promoting Health Equity in Transitional Housing in New York City."
Learn More: tinyurl.com/yxdk7wxj
