Sunithi Selvaraj

Sunithi Selvaraj, affectionately known as Sue, is a registered dietitian and nutritionist who began working with Model Cities in April 2023. Originally a consultant, she quickly fell in love with the vibrant senior community and transitioned into a full-time role as their nutrition educator. Sue leads weekly programs that include cooking demonstrations—often taught by the seniors themselves—along with gardening projects, field trips, and educational sessions. Tuesdays are hands-on and interactive, featuring activities like fruit kimchi-making and seed planting in their community garden, while Thursdays focus on nutrition topics chosen by the participants. Sue shared how deeply engaged the seniors are, even requesting complex topics such as how to lower arsenic in rice, which she actively researches to bring back to class. With classes reaching up to 45 participants, she describes it as “no standing room.” Sue expressed joy and gratitude for being part of a community where teaching, learning, and mutual respect flourish daily.