Syrah McGivern

Syrah McGivern serves as the Community Transformation Coordinator for the City of Medford, MA, since March 2012, focusing on projects related to nutrition, food access, and physical activity. In addition to this role, McGivern contributes as an Advisory Board Member for Cooking Matters Massachusetts and as a Board Member for the Medford Farmers Market. As a Nutrition Educator with Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters since March 2005, McGivern teaches essential skills to low-income families and has led the development of hands-on educational materials and grocery store tours. Previous experience includes positions as a WIC Nutritionist at Whittier Street Health Center, Aquaculture Research Analyst at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Nutrition Clerk at Mount Auburn Hospital. McGivern holds multiple degrees in Nutrition and related fields from institutions including Tulane University, Simmons University, and Tufts University, alongside various study abroad programs.