Summary

The Government Workgroup is comprised of city, county, and tribal governments dedicated to creating environments that help make active, healthy, and thriving lifestyle choices the daily norm. This Workgroup supports local governments in placing health equity at the forefront of all policies and planning efforts. The Workgroup also operates with the purpose of engaging all government entities in the implementation of policy and environmental strategies that contribute to the prevention and reduction of childhood obesity with a focus on health equity. For a complete overview of the Government Workgroup, please review the Government Domain Strategic Plan (August 2022).

Please visit the Calendar or contact COI staff for information on attending the monthly Government Workgroup meetings.

Government Champions

Kristin Haukom

Kristin Haukom
Alta Planning and Design

Our Team

COI Staff

Blanca Melendrez

Blanca Meléndrez, MA

Executive Director
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Shana Wright Bruno

Shana Wright Bruno, MPH, CHES​

Co-Director
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Jaclyn Resnick

Jaclyn Resnick, MPH

Senior Program Manager
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Lan Nguyễn

Lan Nguyễn, PHD, MURP

Public Health Advocacy Project Manager
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Gabriel Garcia

Gabriel Garcia

Community Health Project Manager
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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