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Feeding Futures
Feeding Futures is a collaboration between parents, community school coordinators, and educational leaders to identify opportunities that ensure students and their families have access to the nutritious food they need to thrive. Our work is rooted in evidence-based approaches and guided by principles of equity and partnership. We believe that every student deserves the chance to succeed, and that access to healthy food is essential to that success. Through the Feeding Futures project, we aim to empower schools to become central hubs for addressing food security, benefiting families across California.
Project Team Members
Erin Hager
Principal InvestigatorJohns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Erin Hager
Principal Investigator
Erin Hager, PhD ’08 is a nutritional epidemiologist who works to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and food security for children in their homes, schools, and communities – where they live, work, and play.
Research Interests
Childhood obesity prevention; healthy eating; physical activity; school policy; built environment; accelerometry
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Ali Wohlgemuth
Project LeadBay Area Community Resources, El Cerrito, CA
Ali Wohlgemuth
Project Lead
I am an experienced Program Director and former agriculture teacher with a deep-rooted belief in social justice and drive to amplify the voices of those who have been systemically marginalized, through individual and collective leadership, experiential learning, civic engagement, and advocacy opportunities.
Ana Hernandez Vega
Research AssistantBay Area Community Resources, El Cerrito, CA
Ana Hernandez Vega
Research Assistant
I am a MPH Candidate at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health! I will be concentrating in Environmental Health Sciences with a certificate in Toxicology. Throughout my time here, I will be studying topics such as biological mechanisms, environmental health, data analysis, epidemiology and molecular epidemiology, risk assessment, occupational hazards, and policy and policy analysis.
I am always eager to expand my knowledge and skills. Connect with me or message me on LinkedIn profile!
Advisory Board Members
Daniel Guzman
Advisory Board MemberWillie Brown Middle School, San Francisco, CA
Daniel Guzman
Advisory Board Member
As a Bay Area native, I am deeply rooted in the vibrant tapestry of our local communities. With a passion for empowering students and families, I serve as the Community Schools Coordinator at Willie Brown Middle School in San Francisco, CA My approach revolves around building strategic coalitions, fostering collaboration, and amplifying the voices of marginalized groups.
Sheila Ramirez
Advisory Board MemberDover Community School, San Pablo, CA
Sheila Ramirez
Advisory Board Member
I have spent over a decade working in public schools to promote educational equity. I am currently the Beacon Director at Dover Community School. In my role, I am committed to working alongside families, helping them build upon their leadership skills so they are empowered to become advocates for their children. In San Pablo, food security is a critical issue affecting many of the families we serve, and I am passionate about addressing this challenge to promote the wellbeing of students and their families.
Tshilumba Kabongo
Advisory Board MemberDeJean Middle School, Richmond, CA
Tshilumba Kabongo
Advisory Board Member
Drawing on 17 years of educational expertise, my focus on social justice guides equity driven and effective communication between researchers and community collaborators. As a Community School Coordinator and advisory board member, I work to play a key role in driving impactful decisions and advancing initiatives towards success.
Jasmine Coleman
Advisory Board MemberMichelle Obama Elementary School, Richmond, CA
Jasmine Coleman
Advisory Board Member
As an advocate for equitable education and sustainable community engagement, I strongly believe that ensuring food security in schools is a critical step towards creating a healthier, more prosperous future for children. Food security is intrinsically connected to various elements of overall well being including physical and mental health. As the Community Schools Coordinator at Michelle Obama Elementary School, I am keenly aware of the role community schools can play in holistically supporting students, which includes food and nutrition as a way to help students achieve their academic goals.