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2018 Recipient of the Outstanding Student Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health/Community Nutrition Practice Group

2018 Recipient of the Outstanding Student Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health/Community Nutrition Practice Group

As an early-career researcher, Matthew is actively involved within several of the leading professional and scientific organizations including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society for Nutrition, and The Obesity Society. Matthew strives to be a leader within the field and has held leadership positions in several organizations and societies.

Matthew has recognized for his contributions to the field of nutrition and dietetics with awards including

  • California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year

  • American Society for Nutrition Emerging Leader in Nutrition Education and Behavioral Science

  • Obesity Society’s Ethan Sims Young Investigator Award.

Matthew has been recognized as a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND) and Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA).

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

Matthew works diligently towards the inclusion and advancement of underrepresented groups in epidemiological and community studies, of minority students in public health and dietetics education, and of minorities, women, and LGBTQ persons in science, academia, and the dietetics profession.