jasonellis

Jason Ellis

BIO

Dr. Jason Ellis, Ph.D., is a recognized expert in food safety, agriculture, and risk communication. With extensive experience in managing food safety across the entire production-to-consumer continuum, he currently serves as the Department Head of Communications and Agriculture Education at Kansas State University (KSU). In this leadership role, Dr. Ellis oversees initiatives in communication, issues management, and crisis communication related to food safety. He is also actively engaged in providing domestic and international risk communication training to enhance public confidence in food systems worldwide. Dr. Ellis holds advanced degrees in Agriculture Journalism, Animal Science, Meat Science, and Agricultural Education, combining a deep academic foundation with practical expertise in both agriculture and communication.