Master of Public Health

June 14, 2022

Jonathan Lara-Arévalo

What interested you in studying nutritional sciences? I come from a country which is currently facing the triple burden of malnutrition — the coexistence of undernutrition, obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies. This nutrition crisis affects the most underserved populations and is common in low- and middle-income countries. Evidence-based interventions and effective public policies are needed to…

November 23, 2021

Amy Hunter Ervin

What influenced you to pursue a degree in nutritional sciences? I’ve never seen myself as a “science person,” but the more I got into food and nutrition, the more I found myself needing that science background! I opted to pursue an MPH with the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD) training to facilitate a career…

November 10, 2021

Evelyn Morris

What influenced you to pursue a degree in nutritional sciences? I have been nudged towards nutritional sciences and dietetics in numerous ways but I started considering nutrition as a profession after continuously hearing the advice: “Do what you love!” And I love food. I knew I would always be excited about discovering new food science…

October 28, 2021

Olivia Ramoino

What influenced you to pursue a degree in nutritional sciences? Pursuing health through food and nutrition has always played a pretty big role in my life and throughout my career, I have had different opportunities to provide nutrition education and promote sustainable agriculture. With it being such a big part of my life, I’ve also…

October 7, 2021

Norma Garfias Avila

What influenced you to pursue a degree in nutritional sciences? I have always been interested in nutrition. My undergraduate degree was also focused on nutrition, so I wanted to continue in the same area to deepen my knowledge and to gain more public health insight. Back in Mexico, the focus is almost entirely in individually-focused…

September 30, 2021

Anna Levu Fogel

What influenced you to pursue a degree in nutritional sciences? Growing up with a large extended Puerto Rican family, food was a way for us to show and give love. It has always been one of my greatest passions and interests and I knew from a young age that it would somehow be involved in…

September 13, 2021

Stephanie Winterbauer

What influenced you to pursue a degree in nutritional sciences? As a kid, I was branded a “good eater,” consuming almost everything I was offered. Until I learned where my meat came from. Then, shocked—and determined to single-handedly change the fate of factory farm animals—12-year-old me developed a diet of bread and pasta. Years later,…

August 18, 2021

Jessa Engelken

What influenced you to pursue a degree in nutritional sciences? I was exposed to nutritional sciences when I studied Health and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa. I had an advisor who was a Registered Dietitian. I also worked as a substitute teacher and really enjoyed working with children and families. I thought that…

November 5, 2020

Lauren Sawyer

This profile was originally published in 2020. Learn more about what Lauren is doing now in a more recent alumni spotlight published in 2022. Why did you choose UW? I chose UW for many reasons, but primarily because it is one of the few programs that offer the ability to complete a Master of Public…

May 13, 2020

Kelsey Kinderknecht

Why did you choose UW? Several reasons drew me to the University of Washington Nutritional Sciences Program. These were: The opportunity to attend a coordinated MPH/RDN program with rigorous evidence-based research and teaching. The program’s widespread connections with the greater Seattle community through practicum, fieldwork, and dietetic internship rotation placements. Opportunities to work alongside faculty…

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