Professional Title:
Graduate Student
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Education:
University of California, Irvine
- B.A. in Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
- M.S. in Health Science
Bio:
Beatriz’ research focuses on Latina/o Community Health, Acculturation, Nutrition and Health Disparities. She is passionate about exploring the role plant-based nutrition plays in preventing and reversing obesity and type 2 diabetes among Latina/os. Specifically, she seeks to find strategies to effectively communicate nutrition and health information that is culturally-relevant and appropriate to Latino families. Prior to studying at UC Merced, Beatriz worked at Latino Health Access, an award-winning public health non-profit in Santa Ana, California. As a research assistant at California State University, Long Beach, UCLA and USC, she conducted community-based participatory research in Long Beach, East and South Los Angeles with Latino communities. She is a plant-based nutritionist and diabetes educator. She is an activist and advocate for human rights, social justice and the environment. She enjoys spending time with her husband, watching thought-provoking films, weight training, traveling, exploring nature, and listening to The Beatles.
