My name is Bennett Ray Pope. I am a lifelong Mississippian (raised in Byram, currently based in Philadelphia) and professional student. I work at the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians food distribution center. Some interests of mine include health theory (especially salutogenesis), nutrition education, food security, and language learning.
I hold a Master's of Science in Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion (concentration Nutrition) and a minor in Foreign Language (concentration Spanish). I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I dabble in Nahuatl, Chahta Annopa, German, and many others (one word can make a world of difference).
Currently, my volunteer titles include Chair of PHCN DPG, Membership Director of the Disabilities MIG, and Membership Chair for the Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MS-AND).