About me
I am originally from Guyana, South America, which should not be confused with Ghana which is in West Africa. I am an avid health and wellness advocate and a teacher with more than 25 years of experience. I am also a consultant trainer and content expert for the Institute of Child Nutrition. I earned my BSc. Nutrition at the Universidade Federal de Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, my master's degree and my Ph.D. in Public Health specializing in Health Promotion and Community Health here in the USA I am very happy to be contributing to the education of future health professionals. My native language is English, but I also speak fluent Portuguese and some Spanish.
In my spare time, I watch Brazilian novellas (soaps), crochet, sew, modify, and test recipes, and volunteer in the community at food pantries and independent living facilities. My research interests include food insecurity and how it affects health, sustainable methods to improve community wellness, and health behavior, and its impact on health outcomes.
My favorite word is RESPECT, and my motto is Pride in a Job Well Done. Even though I strive for excellence, "I am human." Being "human" means that I am not perfect and can make mistakes.