Background
Hernández, Nivia Aurora Fernández was born on February 26, 1955 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Daughter of Manuel and Aurora (Hernández) F.
nutrition and dietetics educator
Hernández, Nivia Aurora Fernández was born on February 26, 1955 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Daughter of Manuel and Aurora (Hernández) F.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, University Puerto Rico, 1975. Master of Science, Emory University, 1979.
Professor home economics, food and nutrition University Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, since 1979. Consultant Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department Education, School Lunch Program, Hato Rey, 1980-1984. President Puerto Rico Food and Nutrition Commission, since 1988.
President San Juan Young Mother's Program of America Mothers, Inc., 1984-1986. Member College Nutritionists and Dietitians of Puerto Rico (president-elect 1985-1986, president 1986-1987), American Dietetic Association (president-elect Puerto Rico chapter 1981-1982, president Puerto Rico chapter 1982-1983, Recognized Young Dietitian of Year 1982).
Married Fernando Ramírez Muñíz, June 22, 1973. Children: Jennifer, Nilza, Ramírez Fernández.