Empowering communities to thrive through comprehensive education, specialized training and technical assistance, impactful advocacy, and robust evaluation, driving innovation in wellness and nutrition.
Expertise and Services
If you’re striving to support colleagues or community members with behavioral changes to prevent or minimize chronic diseases, or to improve community environments where poor diet or mental health stigma are prevalent, or strategize for systems and policy change, the Center for Wellness and Nutrition provides the expertise and experience to help you succeed. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with health departments, community organizations, the private industry, and others to create meaningful, lasting change.
Our Four Pillars of Expertise
At the Center for Wellness and Nutrition, our services are grounded in four foundational pillars:
Education
Our educational initiatives and public campaigns are designed to increase knowledge and promote healthy behaviors:
- Public Health Education Campaigns: We design and implement campaigns to raise awareness and foster healthier lifestyle choices.
- Community Outreach Programs: We engage with communities to provide essential information on nutrition and wellness.
- Educational Resources: We create and distribute materials to support learning and facilitate behavior change across various settings.
Training & Technical Assistance
We offer comprehensive training programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of public health professionals and community partners:
- Professional Development Workshops: We provide tailored workshops to build expertise in prevention and health promotion topics, evaluation approaches, and health equity.
- Capacity Building: We provide ongoing support and resources to strengthen both organizational and individual competencies.
- Customized Training Programs: We develop specific training solutions to address the unique needs of your team or organization.
Advocacy
We work to influence policies and practices that promote health and equity:
- Policy Advocacy: We engage with policymakers to support and implement health-promoting policies.
- Strategic Campaigns: We lead advocacy and education efforts to address systemic issues and drive meaningful change in health-related areas.
- Community Engagement: We mobilize community support and involvement to amplify the impact of our advocacy initiatives.
Research & Evaluation
Our rigorous research and evaluation approaches are grounded in principles of equity and advances learning by multiple audiences:
- Evaluation and Learning: We assess the effectiveness of health programs and interventions to ensure they meet their objectives.
- Research Studies: We conduct studies to generate new insights into public health challenges and solutions.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: We provide in-depth analysis and reports to guide decision-making and enhance program effectiveness.
Proven Experience
With over 15 years of experience managing grants and contracts across local, state, and federal government sectors, as well as the private sector and foundations, we are skilled in supporting public health initiatives and navigating the complexities of diverse funding, reporting, and procurement processes. Our successful partnerships include working with organizations such as:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California Department of Public Health’s Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program
- California Department of Public Health, Office of Health Equity
- USDA Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Southeast Region
- California Department of Social Services
- HealthMPowers
- Abbott Foundation
- Western Growers Assurance Trust
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Valley Children’s Healthcare
- Share Our Strength
- National Network of Public Health Institutes
- Colorado Department of Human Services
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Additionally, we have extensive experience implementing the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed). Our expertise in this area focuses on effectively reaching eligible populations to promote healthy eating and physical activity through sustainable behavior change, as well as policy, systems, and environmental changes in communities.
Partner with Us
When you partner with the Center for Wellness and Nutrition, you join a network of respected clients, partners, and collaborators. Let us apply our expertise to help you achieve your program goals and make a lasting impact on community health.
To explore how we can support your initiatives, please call us at 916.265.4042 or email us at .
