Paloma is a proud native New Yorker, born and raised in Queens. She has a BA psychology from NYU, BS in nutrition and dietetics from Queens College, and an MPH with a concentration in community health from the CUNY School of Public Health. For the past 5 years, Paloma was a Garden and Kitchen Educator at Edible Schoolyard NYC working with middle school students in Bushwick, Brooklyn. She is excited to continue sharing her passion for food and nutrition with students as the TFFJ Youth Development Coordinator.