Trained as an epidemiologist and social worker, Dr. Nuño combines the two disciplines to maximize her research and practice. She has more than two decades of experience in program design, implementation and evaluation in school and community settings, and six years of experience conducting research. Dr. Nuño is the Director of the Family and Child Health Program where she manages the Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health and the Master of Public Health in Global Health degrees along with the Doctor of Public Health degree in Maternal and Child Health. She teaches two graduate courses: Maternal and Child Health and Adolescent Health. Dr. Nuño works closely with students at various levels as evidenced by advising and mentoring more than 50 students from disciplines including public health, social work, nursing, medicine and psychology. Engaging populations typically underrepresented is an important focus of Dr. Nuño’s community service, teaching, and research. More specifically, for 11 years, Dr. Nuño co-founded and led an annual conference for Latina mothers and daughters, which promoted education, health and culture. Additionally, she led or contributed to diversity efforts by serving as a presenter or co-presenter on more than 25 international, national, state, and local presentations on topics such as adolescent and maternal health, Latino\a health, culturally appropriate interventions, families, and spirituality. Previously employed in community-based organizations, Dr. Nuño focused on decreasing risk behaviors while promoting health and wellness related to mental health, sexual health and relationships, and substance use and misuse among various populations including adolescents, women/girls, racial/ethnic communities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Dr. Nuño received awards, honors, and leadershiopportunities for her teaching and research. She values scholarshiand scientific discovery through participatory processes.