My name is Autumn Bigger and I am currently perusing my Master's of Professional Studies Degree in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State. I have hopes to obtain the RDN credential by the summer of 2022. I have kick-started my career in childhood development by working as a researcher for The Center for Healthy Children at Penn State where we research how maltreatment affects child development. My interests specific to nutrition focus on public health, community, school, and pediatric nutrition. I plan to combine my experiences. nutrition knowledge. and education to help educate families on healthful practices.