Science · Leadership · Baking · Health Equity
Leading with science. Rising with purpose.
I'm Dr. Altreisha Foster — a public health scientist, strategist, author and baker. After almost two decades building programs and brands, I help leaders and organizations grow, and create healthier, more equitable communities.
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Born in Jamaica · Based in Minneapolis
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A scientist by training. A baker by heart.
I'm a fun-loving individual who is passionate about science, public health, baking, leadership development and women's empowerment. Now I teach and inspire others to do the same. All are welcome here — get comfortable and get to know me.
~20Years in public health & leadership
2Published books
3Purpose-led ventures
Dear future clients
Strategy grounded in science. Leadership rooted in community.
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Develop your leadership
Coaching for leaders ready to navigate change with clarity and confidence.
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Grow your organization
Strategic planning and organizational development that turns vision into action.
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Create an equitable workplace
Race-conscious, evidence-based approaches to culture and health equity.
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Influence community change
Community engagement that strengthens health and human service delivery.
What matters most is what you do next!
Explore the possibility of an engagement.
New · Free download
The Cake Therapy Reflection Journal
A guided journal for healing, growth and joy — one slice at a time. Read it right here on the site, or download it to print and keep.
- Five chapters: Gather, Mix, Bake, Rise & Share
- Thoughtful prompts with space to write
- Printable A5 format
Books
The books that changed my life.
Cake Therapy
How Baking Changed My Life — the correlation between trauma, life experiences and hardship, and how baking became a path to healing.
Lessons I Never Learned From My Father
A daughter–father relationship. More than a memoir — a journey of discovery.
Our work
Visit my pages.
Purpose-led ventures bringing joy, healing and community — one slice at a time.
The Cake Therapy Foundation
Offering baking as a form of therapy to systems-impacted women and girls.
The Cake Therapy Podcast
A slice of joy and healing — conversations on leadership, life and everything in between.
Sugarspoon Desserts
A premier baking and dessert company in Minneapolis, featured in local and international media.
I hope to keep sharing my expertise and my love for seeing people smile — through baking, cake therapy and building community.
Dr. Altreisha Foster
Let's work together
Ready to move from vision to action?
Book a 30-minute consultation or send a note — I'd love to hear what you're building.