Yurdey Fernanda Herran Murillo

Biography:

Yurdey Fernanda Herrán Murillo is a PhD candidate in Psychology with dual training in Psychology and Nutrition and Dietetics from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali. Her work integrates mental health, nutrition, and community-based research, focusing on food environments, social transformation and social determinants of vaccination. She has extensive experience in mixed-methods research, data analysis, and academic writing, contributing to high-impact publications and international conferences. She has led interdisciplinary projects, coordinated research teams, and supported evidence-based interventions in vulnerable communities. She currently teaches at the graduate level and actively promotes knowledge transfer, innovation, and participatory approaches to health and well-being.