The University of New Mexico is proud to recognize Mary Martinez, GCRC bionutritionist/professor, as an at-large delegate to the White House Conference on Aging to be held Dec. 11-14, 2005 in Washington, D.C. The WHCoA creatively develops recommendations for additional research and action in the field of aging on a national, state and local level. The goal is to promote dignity, economic security and health independence for older Americans.
Martinez will have the responsibility to vote on resolutions and implement strategies to guide the president and congress as they develop national aging policies for the United States over the next 10 years and beyond.
The theme for the 2005 WHCoA is “The Booming Dynamics of Aging: From Awareness to Action” and Martinez along with her fellow emissaries plan to transform this concept into a reality that all American seniors can benefit from.
Martinez adds her unique background in nutrition and dietetics to this growing problem and will take this opportunity to focus on current and future generations of aging Americans.
Contacts: Angela Heisel, (505) 272-3651 or Courtney Smith, (505) 272-3690