Antonio Vargas joined Blue Zones Project – Salinas as the Food Environment Lead in June 2022. His focus involves working with restaurants and grocery stores in Salinas to add healthier food options and creating healthier food environments.
Antonio was born in Salinas and raised in Gonzales. After graduating from Gonzales High School, he went off to study Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Health Promotion at Arizona State University.
The focus of his studies involved health promotion planning, community health, the social determinants of health, the built environment, and food insecurity. This led him to view his own community with a new lens and come to the realization that he wanted to help use his newfound education and 8 years of experience as a Chef to create positive and lasting change in Monterey County.
In his free time, Antonio enjoys spending time with family, cooking, listening to music, and basketball.
My Power 9
My favorite Power 9 is Loved Ones First.
