Areas of Expertise

• Nutrition and dietary assessment

• Health education and program implementation

• Community and client support in nutrition and health services

Food Story

Food and nutrition have impacted Avila’s life in amazing ways. Prior to majoring in nutrition, he majored in computer information systems to seek a career in IT. Feeling unfulfilled during this time, Avila decided to change his major to Nutrition and Dietetics and began studying at the University of New Mexico. Proper nutrition has improved both his physical and mental well-being, helped him maintain a healthy weight, strengthened his immune system and given him the tools to manage stress more effectively. Overall, food and nutrition have been key in empowering Avila to live a more vibrant and healthy life.

Academic History

B.S., Nutrition and Dietetics, University of New Mexico, 2024

A.S., Nutrition, Central New Mexico Community College, 2020