After nearly 10 years of teaching primarily at-risk youth at inner-city high schools, I had an “Ah-ha moment” compelling me to abandon my tenured position. The realization was that the “Hot” Cheetos and Pepsi imbibed by many of my students for breakfast, or lunch, or both, was not providing the sustenance students require for their success.

Regardless of how dedicated I was to supporting students, both they and I were up against a fortress of unhealthy food choices, reinforced by a lack of culinary and nutrition education. As a result, teachers and administrators faced the daily routine of otherwise great students caught in the physical and psychological maze of unhealthful nourishment.

I am currently using the breadth of my experience--academically, professionally, and personally--to address and alter this cycle. I endeavor to create and support viable, systems-based programs at the crossroads of education, nutrition, and civic engagement for young adults.

For more information, please link to my resume via the Contact page.

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