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Susan McLeod

Snr Lect, Dietetics & Human Nutrition

Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

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  • Snr Lect, Dietetics & Human Nutrition
    Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

BIO

Susan is a Registered Nutritionist, Academic Program Director, and Senior Lecturer in Nutrition. After a 15-year career in the food industry working on food product development, food safety, and compliance, Susan transitioned to La Trobe University. There, she contributes to developing and enhancing nutrition education. Susan's passion lies in sharing her love for food and nutrition science with students and developing their employability. Susan is also actively involved in research focused on Nutrition Employability, Protein Quality and GLP-1 agonists. Beyond academia, Susan chairs the AIFST Nutrition Special Interest Group, AIFST Work Integrated Learning Group and serves as the Deputy Chair of the NSA Special Interest Group for Nutrition Education and Tertiary Teaching.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

  • Lecturer
    La Trobe University, Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport, Melbourne, Australia26 Sep 2016 - 31 Dec 2021
  • Senior Lecturer
    La Trobe University, Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Melbourne, Australia3 Jan 2022 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Academic Board Member (Level C)
    La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia8 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023
  • Education Committee Member
    La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia13 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
  • Chair - Nutrition Group
    Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, North Sydney, Australia19 Sep 2023 - present
  • Deputy Chair Nutrition Education and Teriary Teaching Group
    Nutrition Society of Australia, Australia26 Apr 2023 - present
  • University Representative
    King and Amy O'Malley Trust, State Assessment Panel, Victoria, Australia30 Jul 2025 - present
  • Serious Academic Misconduct Committee
    La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia6 Jan 2025 - present
  • Chair - Work Integrated Learning Group
    Australian Institutue of Food Science and Technology, Australia4 May 2026 - present

DEGREES

  • Bachelor of Human Nutrition
    La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
  • PhD
    La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Registered Nutritionist
    Nutrition Society of Australia, Australia

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
    La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

EXPERTISE