Dr. Tatyana El-Kour is an internationally recognized nutritionist, psychologist, and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience leading high-impact programs across humanitarian, development, and global health systems. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (FAND), she combines expertise in nutrition science, media psychology, and behavioral health to design and deliver transformative, evidence-based solutions. Her career spans senior leadership and advisory roles with the World Health Organization, Action Against Hunger, the Aga Khan Foundation, and global research consortia, where she has managed multi-million-dollar donor-funded programs, strengthened national and regional health systems, and advanced equitable access to nutrition and care.

Dr. El-Kour has a proven track record in developing and executing integrated strategies that align nutrition, health, agriculture, climate resilience, gender, and education priorities. She has successfully negotiated with governments, UN agencies, and donors to mobilize resources, influence policy, and build sustainable partnerships across the Middle East, Africa, Central and South Asia, and beyond. Her expertise also extends to workforce development, where she has trained and mentored multidisciplinary teams, designed capacity-strengthening initiatives, and pioneered digital learning modules to address emerging challenges, including COVID-19 response, risk communication, and community engagement.

An accomplished researcher and thought leader, Dr. El-Kour has authored peer-reviewed publications in Nature Medicine, BMJ, Current Developments in Nutrition, and WHO guidelines, and has presented at international forums on the intersection of artificial intelligence, nutrition, and behavioral change. Her scholarship and global advisory work have earned her multiple international honors, including the 2022 Award of Excellence in Public Health Nutrition, distinguished lectureships, and fellowships recognizing her innovation, humanitarian leadership, and impact.

Fluent in English and Arabic, with working knowledge of French and Spanish, Dr. El-Kour brings cultural agility and cross-sectoral expertise to complex assignments. Her unique ability to bridge science, technology, psychology, and global policy positions her as a trusted consultant for organizations seeking innovative, human-centered, and scalable solutions to today’s most pressing health and development challenges.