Martha Archuleta

Martha Archuleta is a Professor and Director of the MDA Program at Utah State University, specializing in Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences. She operates from the Salt Lake campus and holds a Certified Dietitian license from Utah (2012). Her work bridges academic research with community health interventions, particularly focused on refugee populations and nutritional education.

• PhD in Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois (1990)
• MS in Animal Science (Nutrition), New Mexico State University (1986)
• BS in Animal Science, Oklahoma State University (1984)

Archuleta's research spans nutrition education for refugees, breastfeeding promotion, and health equity interventions. Her work examines cultural determinants of health, dietary behavior change, and methotrexate toxicity mitigation through nutritional strategies. Recent publications focus on refugee entrepreneurship pathways and digital nutrition education effectiveness.

Her 15 most recent publications demonstrate expertise in refugee health integration, pediatric nutrition outcomes, and gastrointestinal nutrition support. Notable trends include cross-cultural program adaptation and community-based dietary interventions.

• Award of Merit (2016), Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• USU Salt Lake Research Award (2014)

Archuleta has mentored graduate student Megann Dastrup and contributed to extension programs including Refugee Education and Training (2017-2018) and Employment Pathways for Salt Lake County Refugees (2014-2017). She teaches advanced dietetics courses like NDFS 6770-6790 and supervises MDA Masters Projects.