The Power of Student Leadership in Nutrition: Building the Future Today

At The Global Nutrition Community (TGNC), we believe that the future of nutrition starts with empowering students today. With more opportunities to lead, learn, and connect, students are no longer just preparing for the future — they’re already shaping it. Through our Student Fellowship Program, ongoing leadership elections, and our real-life Case Study Discussions, we’re bridging the gap between theory and practice in the most impactful way.

TGNC Progress & Current Initiatives 

What We've Been Up To at TGNC
Building with Purpose. Growing with You.

Since our launch, The Global Nutrition Community (TGNC) has been on a mission to support nutrition students and professionals in becoming more visible, impactful, and well-equipped for the future. Here’s a look at what we’ve been working on — and how you can be a part of it:

🌱 Student Fellowship Program (Launched!)
We officially kicked off our Student Fellowship Initiative to nurture leadership and build capacity among student nutritionists across Nigeria and beyond. From electing student leaders to designing fellowship roles and responsibilities, we're laying the foundation for a strong future.

🎓 Leadership Opportunities Open
We’re currently recruiting community managers, student presidents, vice presidents, project leads, and creative volunteers like graphic designers and virtual assistants. Our elections are about more than filling positions — they’re about empowering student voices.

💬 Case Study Discussions (Facilitators Call)
We’ve launched a new facilitator-led series where TGNC members can dissect real-life nutrition cases to build problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. These sessions are ideal for anyone preparing for interviews, internships, or real-world practice.

📊 Polls and Engagement Quizzes
To better understand the needs and interests of our members, we’ve launched interactive polls and quizzes within our student community. This is part of our mission to tailor support and provide relevant, actionable growth tools.

🌍 Volunteer & Team Growth
We’ve welcomed new volunteers into roles like content creation, research, communication, and team facilitation. We continue to mentor and support their journey as they contribute their skills toward a bigger cause.

Our Vision?
To create a global, empowered network of nutrition professionals and students who are not only knowledgeable but capable of shaping policy, securing global internships, and creating solutions that improve lives, one community at a time.

We are TGNC. And the future is bright.

With love,
Rhoda Olorunseyi
Founder, The Global Nutrition Community