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

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​

Director of Child and Family Health Unit at UCSD Center for Community Health
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Jaclyn Resnick

Jaclyn Resnick, MPH

Senior Program 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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