Danisha Charles

Danisha Charles, MPH, is an experienced project manager currently overseeing initiatives at the Food is Medicine Institute since July 2024. Prior to this role, Danisha served at the National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ) from January 2020 to July 2024, initially as a project specialist before advancing to project manager. Danisha's earlier experience includes serving as a research project coordinator at Tufts Medical Center from August 2017 to January 2020. Academic qualifications include a Master of Public Health from New York Medical College (2018-2020) and a Bachelor of Science in Resource Economics from the University of Connecticut (2013-2017). Additional roles held during academic tenure include notetaker for the Center for Students with Disabilities, resident assistant, campus tour guide, and brand ambassador for Big Fish Promotions LLC.