Graduate Student
University of California, Davis
I am a 4th-year PhD Candidate in the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, Davis, where I work under the mentorship of Dr. Lauren Au. My current dissertation research focuses on advancing the understanding of maternal-child nutrition by addressing disparities in nutrition practices among diverse populations, including individuals from historically marginalized communities and low-income families. Additionally, I have gained experience in evaluating policy changes within the WIC program, such as operational changes due to COVID, and the changes to the cash value benefit within the WIC food package. My career goal is to uncover and reduce the barriers to nutrition equity and influence policy decisions supporting maternal and child health.