Shari Allen

Shari Allen is a seasoned health and nutrition professional currently serving as a Health and Nutrition Specialist at Easterseals North Georgia, Inc. since April 2022, where responsibilities include identifying child health concerns and linking families to necessary care. Prior to this role, Shari worked as a Regional Compliance Supervisor for the DeKalb County School District, overseeing food service operations and significantly reducing food waste. Previous experience includes serving as an Environmental Health Specialist at the Fulton County Board of Health, where Shari conducted numerous inspections to ensure compliance with health regulations. Shari's early career featured roles such as a Health Educator Intern at HEALing Community Center and a participant in a cancer research program, coupled with extensive research and analysis for various public health initiatives, including work with the American Legacy Foundation and the Georgia Department of Public Health. Shari holds a Master of Public Health from Morehouse School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Agnes Scott College.