CSSR Education & Health Research Hub 2026-27 Speaker Series
Allison Miner: “Weight, Health, and the Limits of BMI”
Friday, April 23, 2027 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Online Location
Speaker: Allison Miner
Dr. Allison Miner is a licensed dietitian and educator. Dr. Miner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She also provides medical nutrition therapy at the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA, Health Unit). At the TSA she moderates a virtual weekly weight loss support group which is available to its 68,000+ employees. Miner is a member of the International WELL Building Institute, Nourishment Advisory Board which provides a roadmap for creating and certifying spaces that advance human health and well-being. Miner blogs on a variety of health and food topics on her website http://thesmarteater.com. She holds a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and master’s degree in international nutrition from the University of Maryland as well as a doctorate in education from Morgan State University. Her specialty is obesity and cardiovascular diseases, and her interests include urban gardening, using social media for weight loss advice, exercise, and her new grandson. She is very active in her community of Alexandria, Virginia where she serves on the Alexandria Public Health Commission. Miner is presently writing a book on weight loss strategies relevant to African American women.
About the Series:
The CSSR Education & Health Research Hub aims to use this speaker series to leverage connections and spark multidisciplinary dialogue. Please join us in conversation with Dr. Allison Miner.
