The partnership between the California School Boards Association, the California Department of Education and the California Department of Health Services has resulted from shared goals and commitment to creating a healthier school environment. The three organizations have partnered together since 1999 to educate and train education leaders and practitioners on school and student wellness issues.
California School Boards Association (host organization for 2009 School Wellness Conference planning) (800) 266-3382 ext. 3275
Jean Dunn Gallagher, senior director, Continuing Education Department
Dia Moua, administrative assistant for 2009 School Wellness Conference
Andrea Johnson, program consultant
Chris Olcese, meeting planner
CSBA Policy Services Department
Martin Gonzalez, assistant executive director
Betsy McNeil, student wellness consultant
Joan Edelstein, senior health consultant
Jessica St. John, PE/PA consultant
Amber Lockhart, assistant grants specialist
CSBA Business Affiliates Program
Cindy Warfe, associate consultant/advertising representative
California Department of Education
Phyllis Bramson-Paul, director, nutrition services division
Carol Chase, nutrition education administrator, nutrition services
Andrew Laufer, school and district operations
Jan Lewis, nutritional education consultant
Heather Reed, nutrition education consultant
David Hazeleaf, analyst
Mary Marks, health education consultant, school health connections/healthy start
California Department of Public Health
Peggy Agron, program chief, California Project LEAN
Grace C. Huppert, public health nutrition consultant, California Project LEAN
Andrew Manthe, program coordinator, Coordinated School Health