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2023 Faculty Election

Carmina Valle

Running for: Faculty Athletics Committee
  • Assistant Professor
  • Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health
  • Appointed: 2015
  • PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Candidate Website
UNC Service

Since joining the faculty, I have been active in my service to my department, the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the University. I currently serve on the following committees and boards:
• Master of Public Health Committee, Department of Nutrition, 2022-present
• Faculty Development Team, Department of Nutrition, 2022-present
• Faculty Search Committee, Department of Nutrition, 2022-present
• Review Committee, University Cancer Research Fund Student Award, 2018-present
• Royster Society of Fellows Faculty Board, 2017-present

Candidate Statement

As a former student-athlete and captain of the NCAA Division I women's lacrosse team at Yale, I experienced the challenges of managing coursework while juggling practice, competitions, travel, and other athletic commitments. I also encountered faculty who were less than supportive of my athletic endeavors. I am running to advocate for scholar-athletes and to facilitate their combined athletic and academic success. I hope to ensure that scholar-athletes feel equally supported in pursuing excellence both on the field (court, pool, gym) and in the classroom.