Aline Botelho Kobayashi

Aline joins GFRP for the 2025 FERN fellowship between her third and fourth years at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she majors in nutrition with a concentration in dietetics and minors in public health. Aline is passionate about the intersection of nutrition and public health and has a strong commitment to improving community well-being. She believes that access to nutritious food is a fundamental right and a key driver in preventing chronic diseases and promoting overall health. Through research, education, and policy advocacy, Aline aims to bridge gaps in healthcare and nutrition, particularly in underserved populations.

My favorite food is… the Brazilian cheese bread.

The first I learned to cook was… Brigadeiros (Brazilian version of chocolate truffle)

The craziest thing I ever ate was… a snake!