Heather Alford

Heather Alford currently serves as a Senior Research Manager for the Climate Mitigation and Health Team at Wellcome Trust, with prior experience as a Senior Portfolio Manager and Food Systems Challenge Manager at BBSRC. Alford's expertise includes advising on research strategy and stakeholder engagement within the food systems context. Previous roles include Higher Scientific Officer at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, leading evidence priorities for sustainability, and various dietitian positions across NHS Trusts focusing on nutritional assessment and management in complex cases. Alford holds a Master's degree in Food Policy from City, University of London, and a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Surrey.