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 2024–2025
Safyia Rufino, Food science/microbiology
Hometown: Oahu, HI
Year: Junior
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, and baking
Favorite thing about CP FSN: Getting the opportunity to be part of so many different clubs, projects and events within the realm of food science. My favorite project was competing and placing top ten in a national competition with the product development team.
Katja Friess, Food science
Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA
Year: Sophomore
Hobbies: Rock climbing, crafting, and hosting dinner parties
Favorite thing about CP FSN: The opportunity to get involved in lab research, teaching assistant work, and production as a first-year student or undergraduate!
Gisselle Briceno, Biology/Nutrition minor
Hometown: Simi Valley, CA
Year: Senior
Hobbies: Going to the beach and laying in the sun
Favorite thing about CP FSN: My favorite thing about CP FSN is how much the professors care and are involved with your growth as a student but also support you as a person.
Tessa Murphree, food science/Agribusiness Minor
Hometown: Seal Beach, CA
Year: Junior
Hobbies: Throwing pottery and thrifting
Favorite thing about CP FSN: I love how connected the students are to each other and with the professors because of our smaller department and class sizes.
Lauren Ropacki, Nutrition science
Hometown: Temecula, CA
Year: Sophomore
Hobbies: Cooking, surfing, shopping, hiking
Favorite thing about CP FSN: I enjoy the close-knit community and student-faculty relationship. Our amazing faculty make it easy for students to get involved and connected within the FSN Department and I appreciate their guidance and support.
