Charistoula Chatzinikola is a dietitian - nutritionist (B.Sc.), and educator in sustainability (B.Sc.) with a strong interdisciplinary background that bridges nutrition science and educational practice. She is currently a PhD fellow at the University of the Aegean, specializing in nutrition and sustainability within the broader framework of culture and education. Her doctoral research, supported by a competitive ELKE scholarship (No. 152-16/11/2021), explores innovative approaches to nutr literacy and sustainable development in early childhood education settings. With significant experience in public health education, she has served as Director of Health Promotion and Health Education in secondary education, where she was responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of educational interventions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among students and educators across the Dodecanese islands. Her research interests lie at the intersection of nutrition, sustainability, education, and culture, with a particular focus on early childhood education, nutrition literacy, and environmental responsibility. Currently, she works as an External Research Associate on the National Action Plan on Childhood Obesity, a partnership between UNICEF and the Greek Ministries of Health and Education. Her academic interests include nutrition, sustainability and environmental education.