She has a Master’s in Public Health from Texas A&M University. Her research interests include nutrition and autism, oral health, food assistance programs, diet quality in low-income populations, trace elements, obesity, diabetes and cancer. She has previously worked as a dental lecturer, and currently teaches some undergraduate classes at UT. She is very passionate about community research, especially research involving children and women. In her free time, she likes to volunteer, read books, and watch documentaries.