Summary
The Schools and After-School workgroup is comprised of school staff, nurses, and food service directors; before- and after-school program specialists; physical activity experts; public health professionals; and others committed to the prevention and reduction of childhood obesity. This workgroup assists school staff, teachers, and administrators; after-school program specialists; and concerned residents in the promotion of healthy food environments and physical activity opportunities in schools, after-school programs, and neighborhoods. For a complete overview of the Schools and After-School Workgroup, please review the Schools After School Work Plan (August 2022).
Please visit the Calendar or contact COI staff for information on attending a Schools & After-School workgroup meeting.
Schools and After-School Champions
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Deirdre Kleske
County of San Diego
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Kate McDevitt
San Diego Unified School District
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Paige Metz
San Diego County Office of Education
Our Team
COI Staff
Blanca Meléndrez, MA
Executive Director
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Shana Wright Bruno, MPH, CHES
Co-Director
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Jaclyn Resnick, MPH
Senior Program Manager
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Gabriel Garcia
Community Health Project Manager
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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