Retired Annuitant

• Aug 2020 - Present

Independent Consultant

• Dec 2019 - Present

Nutrition Education Consultant

• Jan 2007 - Dec 2019

Provided leadership for the California Department of Education in the implementation of local school wellness policy and standards-based nutrition education. Launched and co-chaired a statewide school wellness collaborative of 20 state and regional agencies. Founding partner of the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement of California collaborative, spearheading cafeteria makeovers. Wrote and administered federal Team Nutrition grant overseeing state team and 25 subgrantees in 48 schools and published compendium of success stories. Developed and conducted numerous regional workshops, conference presentations at national and state conferences. Authored the Nutrition Education Resource guide publication for California. Show less

Nutrition Specialist, WIC

• Dec 1989 - Dec 2006

Launched the WIC Paraprofessional Certification program-team leader for the development and implementation of a statewide training and certification program for nutrition paraprofessionals providing services to WIC families. Oversaw establishment of nutrition assistant certificate programs at two community colleges. Served as a regional consultant for Southern WIC agency directors. Implemented two federal grants including the Family Centered Education grant that was recognized by USDA. Implemented learner-centered training program for state WIC staff. Show less

Adjunct Professor Nutrition

• 1988 - 1992

Taught nutrition classes at various campuses on part-time basis using creative learner centered approaches. Taught nutrition classes at various campuses on part-time basis using creative learner centered approaches.

Nutrition Coordinator

• May 1987 - Dec 1989

Coordinated the nutrition component for a county-based early childhood education program serving 1200 children. Monitored program compliance in seven delegate agencies. Provided ongoing training and technical support. Supervised food service program and planned menus for 500 daily meals. Initiated successful parent nutrition education program featuring cooking classes. Coordinated the nutrition component for a county-based early childhood education program serving 1200 children. Monitored program compliance in seven delegate agencies. Provided ongoing training and technical support. Supervised food service program and planned menus for 500 daily meals. Initiated successful parent nutrition education program featuring cooking classes.

WIC Coordinator

• May 1984 - Jan 1987

Coordinated Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children including supervising staff, doubling caseload through coordinated outreach program. Coordinated Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children including supervising staff, doubling caseload through coordinated outreach program.