Valentina Paez
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Graduate Research Assistant
307 Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Dietetics | University of Florida | 2022 |
Research
Valentina is currently conducting research in Child Diet and Health Disparities Research Lab under the direction of Dr. Sina Gallo. Currently her research is focused on infants and vitamin D.
Teaching
NUTR4100/6100 Micronutrient Nutrition (Teaching Assistant) - Fall 2023
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Diversity Scholarship | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2023 |
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2023 |
| Martin Emerging Leader Award | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2023 |
| Nickols International Study Award and the Zena Costa Brown International Study Award | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2023 |
| George Griffeth and Leolene Chapman Montgomery Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2023 |
| IDEA scholarship for Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) | Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) | 2022 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation General Scholarship | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2022 |
| Dean’s List of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | University of Florida | 2021 |
| Dean’s List of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | University of Florida | 2020 |
| IRM's Honor Scholar Award | Honors College Director Dr. Irmgard Bocchino | 2020 |
| IRM's Honor Scholar Award | Honors College Director Dr. Irmgard Bocchino | 2019 |
| President’s List BC | Honors College | 2020 (Spring & Summer) |
| President’s List BC | Honors College | 2019 (Spring, Summer & Fall) |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | IDEA committee and the public policy committee member | 2022 | |
| LAHIDAN Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | Committee member | 2023 | |
| Hispanic Student Association | HSA graduate committee member | 2023 |
Areas of Expertise
- Mothers and infants vitamin D recommendations
- Supplements
Current Research
- Infants current vitamin D recommendations
- Maternal and infant vitamin D intake