Asma Musa (She/ Her/ Hers)

University of Toronto

Thesis: Advancing Culturally Appropriate School Food Programs for Black Children in Toronto: Exploring Food Security, Academic and Health Outcomes, and Policy Development

Research Interests and Future Goals: I am a Registered Dietitian and PhD student whose research focuses on developing culturally relevant school food programs that advance food security, health equity, and academic success for Black children and youth. More broadly, I am interested in food systems transformation, Black food sovereignty, and the role of community-driven, evidence-based policy in creating equitable school food environments. My long-term goal is to decentralize and dismantle colonial legacies and policies that reinforce systemic racism and health disparities, both through my research and in my career.

Fun fact about you: I’ve been a bit of a nomad, moving across multiple cities, provinces, and countries throughout my life, collecting stories, foods, and friendships along the way. As a result, I’ve developed a unique skill for (often successfully) guessing people’s ethnic backgrounds

Explore some of Asma’s previous work

• Weber, N., Trask, N. L., Hoyer, G., Ruetz, A., Englerstringer, R., Gupta, S. D., & Musa, A. (2024). School Food Programs Around the World: Key Lessons for Canada. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, 85(3), 221-221