Ara S.

Ara S. is a Biological Science Specialist (Program Specialist) at the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture since November 2020, with previous experience as Program Director at the University of Missouri Extension from December 2013 to November 2020, where significant accomplishments included expanding program reach from 34,000 to over 68,000 individuals within a year. Prior roles include Supervisor in the Dietary Department at Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Dietitian in private practice focusing on individualized meal plans. Ara S. also served as Food Safety Manager and Dietitian at Sistemas de Alimentación, implementing corporate food safety policies, and completed an internship at Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, providing nutritional counseling and collaborating with medical staff. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Health Education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Minor in Food Science from Universidad de Guadalajara.