Yue Jia

Yue (Jo) Jia is completing the dietetic internship program. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nutrition from Bastyr University, where her training combined evidence-based practice with a holistic approach to health. Yue’s professional and research interests focus on the intersection of disordered eating, cultural identity, and food insecurity, with an emphasis on fostering positive relationships with food through inclusive, community-centered care. Her hands-on experience spans clinical, food service, and community nutrition, and she is passionate about developing sustainable, culturally responsive nutrition programs that advance equity and well-being across diverse communities as a future Registered Dietitian.