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About Ambria
Ambria Crusan is an Associate Professor at St. Catherine University in Minnesota, where she teaches nutrition-related subjects and supports student learning in dietetics and community nutrition. A registered and licensed dietitian with a PhD in human nutrition from the University of Minnesota, her research interests include health equity, culturally appropriate nutrition interventions, food insecurity, and chronic disease management. Her scholarly work includes research on nutrition interventions for Hispanic and Latine individuals with hypertension, Indigenous food practices among urban Native American communities, and food access among college students. Alongside her academic work, she contributes to research mentoring and student engagement, connecting nutrition science with community health needs and evidence-informed practice.
