Early Childhood Working Group

Chair:
Patty Kimbrell, M.Ed.
(858) 485-7758

Goals & Objectives 2006-2007: PDF

  • Increase the physical activity and healthful eating behaviors of children, birth-to-5 years of age, and increase breastfeeding initiation and duration in San Diego County

Astounding Accomplishments:

  • Developed, disseminated, and promoted "Raising Healthy Children," an awareness tool for nutrition and physical activity in the after school setting which will be used in conjunction with the YMCA and Childcare Resource Service
  • "Raising Healthy Children"   Powerpoint  Flash   PDF

Work Group Participants

The Coalition needs your time and expertise to achieve its vision.

Please join other working group participants either by contacting the chair of the working group or by attending one of the meetings.

Name Title Organization Phone Area of Expertise
Diana Dixon Nutritionist Child Development Associates Nutrition Program 619-427-4922 Nutrition for children
Pandeza Green, MPH Community Youth Organization Specialist - Power Play Assistant 5 a Day - Power Play! 619-681-0676 Nutrition & Physical Activity
Rachel Hamilton Health Educator YMCA Childcare Resource Service Healthlink 619-521-3055 ext. 615  

Helen Jacobsen

        
Patty Kimbrell     858-485-7758  
Carole McCrary Manager Scripps Mercy Hospital WIC Program 619-260-7054  
Brenda McGhee        
Jake McGough Health Educator YMCA Childcare Resource Service Healthlink 619-521-3055 ext. 610  

Hilary Rounds

        
Diana Simmes        
Caryn Somek        
Beverly Tuzin        
Stella Weaver Program Representative UC Cooperative Extension Family Nutrition Program 858-694-2122 Nutrition Education / Youth
Lori Weiner Social Woker - Extended Day Unit Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) San Diego, Inc. 858-565-4148 Social service issues
Wendy Werner        

Peggy Yamagata

        

The Coalition needs your time and expertise to achieve its vision. Please join other working group participants either by contacting the chair of the working group or by attending one of the meetings.