Dr. Jelena Gligorijević
Chief Medical Officer
The Foundation for Fresh Produce
Dr. Jelena Gligorijević is a distinguished medical doctor and nutrition specialist whose career encompasses clinical practice, academic leadership, and public health advocacy, with a particular focus on preventive medicine and nutrition. Dr. Gligorijević earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, with high academic distinction at the age of 24. She completed specialization in Hygiene (preventive medicine) at the Military Medical Academy and obtained sub-specialization in Nutrition at the Faculty of Medicine. She broadened her medical expertise through specialized training programs and collaborative study visits across Europe including Norway, France, and Belgium, among others.
Dr. Gligorijević began her medical career at the University Clinical Center of Serbia (UCCS), one of the largest healthcare facilities in Europe. There, she founded and led the Department of Nutrition until 2015. She also established the Dietetic Outpatient Unit, which she continues to lead. In addition, she serves as a consultant in medical nutrition therapy and obesity treatment across all clinics and centers within the UCCS. Over the course of nearly three decades, she has treated more than 10,000 patients from diverse backgrounds and social circumstances.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Gligorijević is actively engaged in education and research. She joined the faculty at VISAN (College of Health and Sanitary Studies) in 2018, where she teaches four courses covering nutrition and obesity. She has published two textbooks and over 50 scientific papers in national and international conference proceedings and journals. Her expertise is widely recognized, and she is a frequent invited speaker and session chair at medical conferences. Dr. Gligorijević is also a prominent public health advocate, regularly contributing articles and appearing on television to promote healthy nutrition and lifestyle habits. She is fluent in English, and proficient in French.
When not with her patients or students, Dr. Gligorijević enjoys spending time with her husband and children, staying active through walking, swimming, and cycling, and finding inspiration in nature, travel, and the arts.
