KIN UC Berkeley
2024-2025
Tressie Costantino
Chapter Co-Lead Director
Hi! My name is Tressie Costantino, and I am a senior at the University of California, Berkeley, pursuing a double major in Molecular Environmental Biology, focusing on Environmental and Human Health, and Nutritional Science, specializing in Physiology & Metabolism. I believe that health starts with the youth, and I am passionate about educating the students of Berkeley and Oakland. As a proud co-lead of KIN, I am dedicated to making health education accessible and engaging for every student.
Luiza Skowronski Flynn
Chapter Co-Lead Director
Hi! My name is Luiza Flynn and I am one of the 2024-2025 Co-Directors for this season of Cal’s KIN chapter. I am a senior studying Nutritional Science with a concentration in Physiology & Metabolism, and I am passionate about wholesome nutrition for chronic disease prevention! I absolutely love working with kids, and I think the work that KIN does is an absolutely vital step in the education system to give children the knowledge to live healthful lives.
Christine Ilumin
Finance Co-Director
Hi everyone! My name is Christine, and I am a senior at UC Berkeley majoring in Nutritional Sciences and minoring in Global Public Health. I chose to join KIN due to my passions for advocacy, healthy living, and disease prevention. My experience with the program has been greatly rewarding, as we have been able to change young student’s lives and help alleviate the issue of the nutrition literacy gap in our education system. I believe that the work of KIN is extremely valuable, and I cannot wait to make a deeper impact through my involvement with the director team!
Saakhi Kang
Finance Co-Director
Hi! My name is Saakhi Kang. I am a third year studying Molecular and Cell Biology at Cal. For fun I like to create art, spend time in nature, and cook new recipes. I unwind by playing tennis for fun or going on runs outside. I am passionate about Kids in Nutrition's mission and am excited to be a part of it this year.
Jonathan Wang
Education Co-Director
Hi! My name is Jonathan and I am a fourth year studying public health at Cal! I love being a part of KIN and its mission of empowering younger students by giving them knowledge on the foundations of food and nutrition towards a healthy life. I not only enjoy working with the students, but in helping to create an interesting curriculum for our students and ensuring that they not only gain knowledge, but a fun and interactive experience that they can enjoy. I look forward to another year and hope to make it an even better experience for the students!
Amanda Yun
Education Co-Director
I'm Amanda, a sophomore at Cal studying environmental studies and economics. I've been interested in food from a young age, which inspired my love for cooking, baking, gardening, and nutrition education. Through volunteering with KIN, I've enjoyed sharing my passion for food with kids and getting them excited about healthy eating. I look forward to furthering KIN's mission in the Berkeley area!
Nithya Srinidhi
Outreach Co-Director
Hey! My name is Nithya, and I’m a Junior at UC Berkeley majoring in Nutritional Science. I love being a part of Kids in Nutrition as it combines my favorite things: food, nutrition, and kids! I love spending time with the kids at school and teaching them about nutrition and health through creative and engaging activities. I’m excited for the new year and am excited to see the impact we can make on children’s lives.
Sayla Miyoshi
Outreach Co-Director
Hello! My name is Sayla Miyoshi and I am a senior studying Nutritional Science at UC Berkeley. KIN has been such a big part of my college career here at Berkeley and it is one of my favorite clubs as it combines my love for nutrition and teaching. Being a part of the club has taught me how important it is for kids to learn about basic nutrition and sustainability as it affects their entire lives! I am so happy to be a part of such an amazing team and am so excited to teach more students all around our community to empower the youth!
Alexandria Abillar
Operations Co-Director
Hi! My name is Alex Abillar, and I am a senior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology: Immunology and Pathogenesis and minoring in Nutritional Sciences. I joined KIN to help children develop a healthy relationship with food through education and hands-on activities! I also aim to use my passion for health and wellness to help families from all backgrounds have greater access to nutritious meals. I look forward to promoting both inclusivity and health!
Brisa Brown
Operations Co-Director
Hi I’m Brisa! I am a third year Pre-Med student majoring in Nutritional Science focusing on physiology and metabolism and a minor in Portuguese. Nutrition has always fascinated me as it is a vital part of life, more than just food it contributes to quality of life. I love cooking and incorporating unique ingredients that will make me feel good. I’m grateful that my mom instilled healthy nutritional habits in me from a young age, but I recognize that not everyone has the same opportunities. That’s why I was drawn to Kids in Nutrition. I’m excited to join the Cal team in educating children about the benefits of nutrition and helping them build healthy habits from an early age.
