FSN Student Advisory Committee
The FSN Student Advisory Committee provides consultation to the faculty on relevant undergraduate and graduate student issues. They are ready to bring your comments and concerns to the department, so stop them in the halls or email any member directly.
Prospective students, do not hesitate to reach out to our students if you have any specific questions.
Click here to view the FSN Student Advisory Committee from 2020–2021.
Food Science and Nutrition Student Advisory Committee 2021–2022
Alyssa Amaral, Nutrition, First-generation College Student
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Applied Nutrition
From: Gonzales, CA
High School: Notre Dame High School
Community College: Monterey Peninsula College
Currently located: Gonzales, CA
Career Interest: Registered Dietitian with a specific focus in sports nutrition
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Watching/playing sports, cooking, shopping, and spending time with my family.
Favorite Food: Sushi
Contact: aamara02@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Abby Appleby, Nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Nutrition Science
From: Snohomish, WA
High School: Snohomish High School
Community College: Everett Community College
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Dermatology
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: I love to go on walks on the beach, spend quality time with friends, and exercise.
Favorite Food: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Contact: aappleby@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Jean Aquino, Nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Applied Nutrition
From: San Carlos, CA
High School: Carlmont HS, Belmont, CA
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Physician Assistant, Dietitian
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Working out, reading romance novels, embroidery, going on walks.
Favorite Food: Chocolate muffins
Contact: jaquin14@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Paige Armstrong, Nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Applied Nutrition
From: Carlsbad, CA
High School: Carlsbad High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Physician Assistant
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: I love going on hikes, reading in my hammock, and taking drives with friends along the coast while listening to music.
Favorite Food: Tortellini pesto pasta
Contact: plarmstr@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
KASSIDY BATES, FOOD SCIENCE
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Food Science
Concentration: Advanced Food Science
From: Honolulu, HI
High School: 'lolani School
Currently located: Honolulu, HI
Career Interest: Research and Development (R+D)
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Surfing, cooking, beach volleyball
Favorite Food: Dark chocolate
Contact: kbates06@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Kimiko Casuga, FOOD SCIENCE
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Food Science (BMS Food Science Program)
Concentration: Advanced Food Science
From: Fremont, California
High School: Washington High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Food safety and microbiology research
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Cooking/baking with family, exploring new food stops with friends, watercolor, and catching up on new shows/movies!
Favorite Food: Japanese curry udon or sukiyaki
Contact: kcasuga@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Oliva Davis, nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Applied Nutrition
From: Bakersfield, CA
High School: Centennial High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Registered Dietitian (either a clinical dietitian or have a private nutrition practice for dancers)
Internships: Cal Poly Creamery Student Assistant (currently looking for experience more nutrition-related)
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: I love dancing, experimental cooking, going out to eat, trying new foods, yoga, grocery shopping, walking my dogs, and late-night talks!
Favorite Food: Sweet potato with cinnamon!
Contact: ogdavis@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Valeria Diego, nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Applied Nutrition
From: Sacramento, CA
High School: Monterey Trail High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Become a Registered Dietitian and serve the ethnic/racial minority communities
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: I love spending quality time with friends and family outdoors and playing Just Dance.
Favorite Food: My Mom's red enchiladas
Contact: vdiego01@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
BLAYKE HARRISON, nutrition
Pronouns: he/him/his
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Nutrition Science/Applied Nutrition
From: Santa Barbra, CA
High School: Dos Pueblos High School
Community College: Santa Barbara City College
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: I hope to pursue research and teaching at the university level after completing my graduate degrees.
Internships: At Titan Sports Performance in Santa Barbara where I helped train and educate high school and collegiate athletes to perform better at their respective sport(s).
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Resistance training, watching movies, reading, and playing with my two cats.
Favorite Food: Potatoes
Contact: bwharris@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Ashley Hudson, nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Applied Nutrition
From: Dana Point, CA
High School: Dana Hills High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Registered Dietitian
Internships: Intern for Total Nutrition Counseling, Intern for PCOS Fertility Nutrition
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: I like hiking, traveling, going to the beach, and making delicious dinners.
Favorite Food: Tacos
Contact: ashudson@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Eleanor Hulse, nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Applied Nutrition
From: Seattle, Washington
High School: The Bush School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Community dietetics, pediatrics, and nutrition education
Internships: I spent a summer a few years ago at Bearskin Meadow Camp as the Special Diet's Cook and I currently work as a Therapeutic Learning Coach at Brain Boost Academy.
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, and embroidery
Favorite Food: Chocolate pudding
Contact: eleanorghulse@gmail.com and LinkedIn
Lauren Londoño, nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Minor: Political Science
Concentration: Nutrition Science
From: Pleasanton, CA
High School: Amador Valley High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Work in the field of public policy and public health.
Internships: In high school (2017-2019). Go Green Initiative: I was responsible for creating Integrated Waste Management and Energy usage Reports and recommendations for the City of Pleasanton and Pleasanton Unified School District.
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: I love cooking, surfing, running, and hiking. I am also passionate about sustainability and zero waste.
Favorite Food: Vegan mac and cheese
Contact: llondono@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
CASSANDRA MONTERROSA, nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Food Science
Concentration: Advanced Food Science
From: San Diego, CA
High School: James Madison High School
Currently located: San Diego, CA
Career Interest: I want to pursue a career with food technology, but open to see where the world takes me
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Cooking, spending time with my dog, and finding new places to eat.
Favorite Food: Chicken wings
Contact: cmonte06@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Eve Olivares, nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Applied Nutrition
From: Manhattan Beach, CA
High School: Mira Costa High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: I am hoping to pursue a career in sports nutrition
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Going to the beach, exercising, spending time with friends, cooking, and reading.
Favorite Food: Dark chocolate
Contact: eeolivar@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Ramasrith Rompicharla, nutrition
Pronouns: he/him/his
Major: Nutrition
Minor: Child Development
Concentration: Nutrition Science
From: Tri-Valley Area, CA
High School: Livermore High School
Currently located: Pleasanton, CA
Career Interest: I am interested in becoming a physician, specifically in preventative medicine
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Reading, writing, tech, cooking, driving, and yoga
Favorite Food: Falafel and hummus
Contact: rrompich@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Aviva Schiff, Food Science
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Food Science
Concentration: Culinology
From: Marin County, CA
High School: Redwood High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Open to a lot of different areas, but especially interested in product development or sensory
Internships: 2019 Meal Preparation intern at Swanton Pacific Ranch
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: I enjoy running and being outside, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Favorite Food: Pumking pancakes with chocolate chips
Contact: avivais333@gmail.com and LinkedIn
Patrick SHENEFIELD, FOOD SCIENCE
Pronouns: he/him/his
Major: Food Science
Minor: Packaging
Concentration: Culinology
From: East Greenwich, RI
High School: East Greenwich High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: I would love to work in product development. Hopefully, I will be able to work in another country at some point in my life.
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Music, Movies, Baking
Favorite Food: Fried chicken
Contact: pshenefi@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
josie Showalter, nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Applied Nutrition
From: Spokane, WA
High School: Freeman High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Sports Dietitian
Internships: Director internship in Austin, TX
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Soccer, weight lifting, cooking, hiking
Favorite Food: Pickles
Contact: joshowie411@gmail.com and LinkedIn
Allison Stauffer, Food Science
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Food Science
Concentration: Culinology
From: Huntington Beach, CA
High School: Huntington Beach High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Product development or quality assurance field
Internships: Taco Bell Food Innovation team and Smucker’s Quality Manager
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Cooking, baking, playing with my dogs, arts and crafts, gaming
Favorite Food: Tiramisu
Contact: aestauff@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
SIENA WHITAKER, FOOD SCIENCe
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Food Science
Minor: Undeclared, but planning on Environmental Science or Sustainability
Concentration: Culinology
From: Denver, CO
High School: Kent Denver High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: I would love to continue baking and I also want to help people.
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Baking, reading, watching Netflix, finding good boba and sushi.
Favorite Food: Sushi or noodles
Contact: sjwhitak@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
Savannah Winkenhofer, Nutrition
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Nutrition
Minor: Undeclared, but planning on Environmental Science
Concentration: Applied Nutrition
From: Carlsbad, CA
High School: Cathedral Catholic High School
Currently located: San Luis Obispo, CA
Career Interest: Pharmacist or RDN
Favorite Activities/Hobbies: Hiking, swimming, beach volleyball and spending time outside.
Favorite Food: Shrimp pasta
Contact: swinkenh@calpoly.edu and LinkedIn
