Research Volunteers

Victoria Villegas

My name is Victoria Villegas, and I am from Houston, TX. I am a recent graduate with a Nutrition major at UT, and I hope to attend medical school. My interests include learning about nutrition and its importance to our overall health, nutritional research, volunteering, and working with underserved communities.

Fun Fact: I love to sing and am in a choir group here at UT!

Marianna Deynzer

My name is Marianna Deynzer, and I am from Abilene, Texas. I am a Nutritional Sciences major with hopes of attending medical school after graduation from UT. My academic interests include maternal and infant nutrition, epigenetics, and metabolic health. In the future, I hope to incorporate my knowledge of nutrition into my career as a physician to effectively treat patients from underserved populations.

Fun Fact: I have a collection of cat mugs!

Kara Nutson

My name is Kara Nutson and I am from Austin, Texas. I am a Public Health major currently in the accelerated program to receive my Masters in Public Health at UT. My interests include how maternal-fetal nutrition and feeding practices impact long term health outcomes. After graduation, I hope to attend medical school and incorporate my knowledge of nutrition into my career as a physician.

Fun Fact: I have two golden retrievers who I love!

Jennifer Gonzalez, RN

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