Negrin and Phan Featured in UMass Amherst Senior Series 2024
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Nutrition students Josh Negrin and Vy Phan are among the dozen graduating seniors who were asked to share their stories in their own words as part of the university’s sixth annual Senior Series. This year’s Senior Series spotlights creators – from storytellers to inventors to programmers to musicians. No matter their endeavor, each creator in this year’s Senior Series embodies UMass Amherst's revolutionary spirit, pursuit of progress, and unwavering commitment to the greater good.
Josh Negrin
From a young age, Josh Negrin found a love of cooking that proved to be a creative outlet and inspiration for a future career:
“Upon completing my degree and my time at UMass, I've learned how much I enjoy the intersection of food, health, and education. I think that many health issues (both physical and mental) can be prevented or resolved in the kitchen. I'm eager to use my learning and experiences from the last four years to continue down this path by bringing people together to achieve their health goals through the universal language of food.”
Vy Phan
Vy Phan’s proudest accomplishment at UMass has been combining a passion for art with a degree in nutrition:
“During my position as a Nutrition Educator and Illustrator Intern [with FoodPlay Productions], I have a chance to collaborate with the organization's founder to publish a hardcopy book titled "Veggies Got Talent! A Coloring Activity Cookbook", aiming to help children build a good relationship with vegetables. I assisted in creating coloring illustrations, fun activities, and easy-to-remember nutritional facts so that children can learn more about each vegetable and make friends with them.”
The series began as a way to highlight graduating students and share their stories. These students — nominated by peers, faculty, and staff — are already making their mark on the world.