Dr. Side Xi is a pediatrician who, since 2004, has worked at the Visalia Health Care Center, a federally qualified health center that serves as one of Tulare County’s safety net providers. Dr. Xi also holds a PhD in Nutrition, and worked in nutrition research for more than 17 years before starting his clinical practice. He currently tries to incorporate his nutrition research into his clinic practice, while also addressing the significant health and social barreirs that his patients face. Dr. Xi has had previous experience working on projects with the local health department, including one where he provided input on the development of a school-clinic based intervention that addressed obesity among 5th and 7th graders. Along with representatives from the Tulare County Office of Education, UC Cooperative Extension, Public Health, and the Boys and Girls club, the project intended to serve the student population, who were mostly eligible for free or reduced-price meals with a more holistic health and wellness approach.