Stacey Snelling

Dr. Anastasia Snelling is a professor and Chair of the Department of Health Studies at American University. Dr. Snelling’s book, Introduction to Health Promotion, 2nd edition, was released through Wiley Publisher in 2024. She directs the Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities Lab that focuses on methods of behavior change in nutrition education to manage risk factors related to chronic disease. Grounded in the Social Ecological Model, her work in schools and communities impacts different levels of influence that can improve the health and food environment, leading to improved health and weight status. By addressing the needs of the children and adults within the social, economic, and cultural contexts we work with them to advance health of individuals and communities.