Marissa Duswalt Epstein

A dietitian and nutrition innovation expert, Marissa Epstein is the Director of The University of Texas Nutrition Institute. Her work and teaching focuses on catalyzing innovation with evidence-based nutrition science to bring consumers healthy eating solutions in everyday life. Previously, Marissa was Associate Director of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative leading nutrition initiatives for The White House. She was also the Administrative Director of Health Education Engagement and Promotion at Stanford’s Health Care and taught courses in nutrition innovation at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business.