Elder G. Varela, MS, CHES

Doctoral Candidate
University of Florida

Rising fourth-year doctoral candidate interested in addressing the research gaps in community nutrition and public health. My research goal is to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based multilevel community-based interventions to improve dietary behaviors and food and nutrition security in vulnerable populations.

Poster(s):

• (PO04-85-22) Differences in Community Stakeholders’ Perceived Barriers and Needs to Improve Food Security for Families With Children Under 3 Years Before and During COVID-19