Samantha Ellis, MScN

Adjunct Faculty
  • Focus: Food Accessibility
  • Education:
    • National College of Natural Medicine, MScN, 2015
    • University of California, Irvine, BA, Psychology & Social Behavior, 2011

As an adjunct faculty member at NUNM, Samantha Ellis developed the Food Accessibility in Vulnerable Populations course with the vision to bringing visibility of inclusive resources that assist under-served communities. With a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine, Samantha brings her knowledge of cognitive function, trauma, anxiety, and depression to the forefront of nutrition education. Recently, Samantha assisted with The Role of the Ketogenic Diet in Parkinson’s Disease research at NUNM, and supported youth with psychosis with the M3: Meals, Mindfulness & Moving Forward study through the Oregon Health & Science University. Currently, Samantha works in the field of mental health by providing individual and group nutritional counseling to clients.

Additionally, Samantha has developed and taught interactive lectures at NUNM on the topics of Food Safety and Public Health, and The Implications of Microbiology on Food Policy. To promote the awareness of the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and irritable bowel syndrome, she executed the Soup, Knives and Sexual Assault: A Nutrition and Sexual Assault Awareness Workshop, and has developed skill building curriculum, bringing attention to practical techniques for assisting folks who have experienced interpersonal violence. In 2016, Samantha was invited to present at the Portland State University on the topic of Food Accessibility and Trauma Informed Care for the Oregon Food Bank’s Partner Agency Conference.

Samantha has completed the NUNM Allies Training, earned her Master of Science in Nutrition at NUNM, and continues to find innovative methods to assist people in a compassionate and empowering manner.

Courses

  • GSN570E Food Accessibility in Vulnerable Populations