Professional highlights:

• more than 18 years as a registered dietitian
• presented at over 100 professional meetings at the local, state and national level
• conducted over 120 media interviews including television, radio and print
• conducted research on the health properties of berries and prevention of obesity and diabetes in Hispanic children

Education:

PhD   Food Science
University of Arkansas 2006

Registered Dietetian credential 1991

MS  Food Science Technology
Texas A&M University 1985

BS  Food Science Technology
Texas A&M University 1983