Kuda is a Registered Dietitian and public health professional with 30 years of experience implementing nutrition, food systems, and public health programs in the US and globally. Kuda started her career as a Registered Dietitian providing medical nutrition therapy for people living with Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, obesity, and chronic kidney disease while also training student dietitians, doctors, and nurses.
In her work experience, Kuda has held several roles in providing technical leadership, strategic guidance, public policy analysis, and advice on nutrition to stakeholders in government, the private sector, and academia. Kuda completed a decade with UNICEF as Chief of Nutrition and Nutrition Specialist, providing technical support on maternal, early childhood nutrition, and micronutrient programs to the 21 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. She is currently Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the National Dairy Council where she leads work on nutrition guidance, Next Generation Scientist professional development and she is the relationship manager for the National Medical Association where she supports physician education and outreach.
Kuda is also the Action Team Co-lead for Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for the International Dairy Federation Standing Committee on Nutrition and Health. Kuda holds a Master of Science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition and a Master of Public Health Degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center.
