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

Deirdre Kleske

Deirdre Kleske
County of San Diego

Kate McDevitt
San Diego Unified School District

Paige Metz

Paige Metz
San Diego County Office of Education

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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Liliana Osorio

Liliana Osorio, MPH

Project Manager
San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative
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Luis Galvan

Luis Galvan, MPH

Community Advocacy Project 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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