Luis Ruvalcaba is a junior Food Science & Human Nutrition Major with a concentration in Food Science and Technology and a double minor in Biological Sciences and Chemistry. He is an ambitious Latinx first generation college student that is fluent in English and Spanish and has a strong aptitude for leadership.

Luis is currently enrolled in a Creative Inquiry course where teams are brainstorming ideas to enter into the 2023 DMI New Product Competition. The DMI wants a product that focuses on calming aspects this year, so the team is looking into a decaf blueberry lavender latte. They hope to find a way to incorporate ingredients such as L-Theanine or Reishi mushroom extract to aid in the effects of reducing anxiety, calming the mind, and potentially improving sleep.

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