Student Speaker
Monica Alatorre
Monica Alatorre has earned the M.S. Nutrition and Integrative Health degree, with a concentration in Human Clinical Nutrition. Born and raised in Mexico, Monica decided to transition from a career in hospitality to pursue her true passion – nutrition. She is the mother of two daughters and a son-in-law. Monica served as Dean of the School of Hospitality and Tourism at the largest private university in Ecuador, where she resides. She holds positions on the board of directors for both Metropolitan Touring – a leading company committed to sustainable tourism – and Fundación Sembrar, an organization that supports over 1,000 young people each year by providing safe spaces, mentorship, and nutritious after-school meals. Additionally, Monica is a wellness consultant and facilitator of workshops that focus on reviving ancestral dietary traditions to promote better nutrition. She intends to continue this work along with private practice, focusing on the connection between mental health and nutrition. Monica plans to divide her time between Ecuador and Europe, continuing her mission to inspire healthier lives across continents.
Commencement Speaker
Marlysa Sullivan
Marlysa Sullivan, D.P.T., is a physical therapist and yoga therapist. She is currently involved in integrative and interdisciplinary care at the Veterans Health Administration where she is the mindful movement coordinator in a remotely delivered pain care program, faculty for national interdisciplinary pain team education, and serves as subject matter expert in yoga and meditation initiatives including development of yoga and meditation trainings, implementation, and research. She is the author of peer-reviewed research articles and two books: Understanding Yoga Therapy- Applied Philosophy and Science for Well-being and Yoga and Science in Pain Care. Marlysa was also part of the development of MUIH’s M.S. Yoga Therapy program and taught courses as part of the program until 2020.
