Education

• PhD, Biological Anthropology, Northwestern University
• BS, Biology, University of Oregon

Biography

Dr. Ruby L. Fried is an Associate Professor in the Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies and serves as Co-Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Learning at UAA. Dr. Fried's research focuses on food security and sovereignty (traditional/subsistence and store-bought food systems), Alaska Native health, social determinants of health, and community-based participatory research. With a PhD in Biological Anthropology from Northwestern University, she has led and contributed to multiple projects focused on Indigenous food access, health and wellbeing, and resilience. Dr. Fried is dedicated to advancing collaborative, community-engaged research, and providing high-quality mentorship to students in Alaska. Dr. Fried spends her free time skiing, hiking, berry picking and otherwise enjoying all that Alaska has to offer.

Professional & Department Service

• The Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies