Alejandra Boker
Alejandra Boker serves as the Director of Nutrition Services for Florida PACE Centers, where she leads the nutrition care that supports participants’ health and well-being. Get to know Alejandra, from her days competing in collegiate tennis to her weekly padel games.
¿Dónde creciste?
I was born in Argentina but grew up partly in the US and partly in Brazil.
¿Qué te inspiró para trabajar en la atención sanitaria a personas mayores?
I wouldn’t say there was one specific thing that inspired me. I’ve always felt drawn to working with older adults. During my dietetic internship, I chose the Veterans Home for my elective rotation, and I absolutely loved the experience.
Comparte una de las cosas que más te gustan de tu trabajo:
The people I work with
¿Cuál es tu afición o pasatiempo favorito?
Padel. I play every week.
¿A qué persona famosa te gustaría más conocer?
I would like to meet Roger Federer.
¿Cuál es tu forma favorita de pasar un fin de semana?
I like spending my weekends at home, watching movies, exercising, and spending time with family.
What sports teams do you root for?
I root for the Argentinian national soccer team, but I mainly watch tennis on a regular basis.
¿Qué te gusta leer?
My reading material is usually nutrition-focused.
¿Cuál es tu tipo de música favorito?
I like to listen to reggaeton and dancehall music. Right now, my favorite artist is Ryan Castro.
¿Cuál es tu lugar ideal de vacaciones?
Anywhere in Europe
¿Qué es aquello sin lo que no puedes vivir?
ChapStick
¿Cuál es un dato curioso sobre ti?
I grew up playing tennis and dreamed of becoming a professional player. While I didn’t go pro, I had the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level.
¿Cuál es tu comida o cocina favorita?
I love Peruvian food.
¿Cuál es tu forma favorita de mantenerte activo o sano?
Playing padel, lifting weights, eating healthy, staying hydrated, and going to sleep at roughly the same time every night (10:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.)