Meet Our Staff

  • Nutrition Educator
    Hodgin

    One of my fridge or pantry staples is Oyster Crackers.

    My favorite meal to make at home is Stromboli

    My favorite season is Fall

    My favorite way to stay active/move my body is getting out with my family to walk our dog Luigi!

  • Nutrition Educator
    Pajarito

    My favorite book is Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

    My favorite food/gardening fact is Coriander and cilantro are the same plant!

    My favorite food that I grew up eating is Mac and Cheese

    My favorite way to stay active/move my body is Gardening, hiking, pilates and yoga

  • Executive Director

    My favorite meal to make is soup. A big pot of soup is always on my stove.

    When I was a kid I wanted to be a veterinarian, I have always loved animals.

    When I’m not at Kids Cook! you can find me enjoying time with my family and friends, hiking with my dog in the foothills or cooking!

    My biggest inspiration is my kids. I want to ensure they share kindness with others, are connected to their community and find joy in every day.

    My favorite Kids Cook! moment is when I see kids cheering about activities in Kids Cook! and excited to see their educator.

  • Nutrition Educator
    Lew Wallace

    When I was a kid, I wanted to own my own bakery

    My favorite thing about ABQ is the cultural diversity and food

    My favorite videogame is Subway Surfers

    Two historical figures I'd like to have dinner with are Freddy Mercury and Princess Diana

  • Nutrition Education Manager
    Educator
    Bellehaven

    You can also call me Mrs. O

    My favorite meal to make is BBQ.

    One of my staple foods is butter.

    When I was a kid I wanted to be a teacher.

    When I’m not at Kids Cook! you can find me with my family

  • Nutrition Educator
    Valle Vista

    My favorite meal to make is burger bowl.

    When I was a kid, I wanted to be a dancer.

    My favorite song to sing in the car is Love by Keyshia cole

    My favorite thing about ABQ is The Sandia Mountains and the beautiful sunset views.

  • Nutrition Educator
    Bellehaven

    My favorite way to stay active/move my body is Go swimming


    When I'm not at Kids Cook! I like to spend my time Hanging out at home with my cats

    My favorite thing about ABQ is The balloon fiesta

    My favorite food that I grew up eating is Pozole during Christmas

  • Administrative Assistant

    My favorite meal to make right now is green chile turkey enchiladas.

    One of my staple foods is peanut butter. I LOVE peanut butter!

    When I’m not at Kids Cook! I like to be with my family building memories.

    My favorite thing about ABQ is having our mountains so close. You can go from city to mountains in an hour!

  • Digital Media Coordinator

    My favorite band is Beach House

    One of my fridge or pantry staples is Sesame Oil

    My favorite way to stay active/move my body is Dancing!

    My favorite meal to make at home is Kim-Chi Stew