Research Discipline/Bio
I am currently a Ph.D. student in Behavioral Nutrition at Teachers College, Columbia University. My research focuses on dietary patterns, food access, and cardiometabolic health among overweight and obese Hispanic/Latino adults in New York City. I have contributed to multiple research projects on food insecurity, diabetes education, and gluten studies as a Graduate Research Assistant. Professionally, I have worked as a Registered Dietitian at Caipa MSO LLC, providing culturally tailored nutrition care for Asian American patients with chronic diseases. In addition, I have gained valuable clinical and research experience at Mount Sinai, SUNY Downstate, and Savor Health, working with diverse patient populations in both hospital and outpatient settings.
Educational Background
Master of Education, Community Nutrition Education, Teachers College, 2022;
Master of Science, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Teachers College, 2021;
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics, Arizona State University, 2018.
Honors/Awards
Orrea F. Pye Fellow. Fund (2023-2027)， R.Z.Habas End.Sch.S/A Scholarship (2023-2027)，Nutritional Ecology Scholarship (2023-2027)， Tisch Endowed Doc Scholarship (2023-2024)， Laidlaw End Scholarship (2023-2024)
Last Updated: Jun 15, 2025