Leadership Team - PAPREN (original) (raw)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of Coordinating Center leadership plus CDC personnel from the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. The Executive Committee performs and oversees the day to day activities of PAPREN and ensures PAPREN goals are achieved.

The Coordinating Center is a joint effort between the Prevention Research Center at the UMass Chan Medical School, the Policy, Practice, and Prevention Research Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the West Virginia University Extension, Family Nutrition Program. The primary role of the Coordinating Center is to build a vibrant Network by maintaining active communications, supporting Hubs, and making new tools and other resources available to the Network. The Coordinating Center is also responsible for conducting the PAPREN applied evaluation project and ensuring PAPREN’s goals are accomplished.

Coordinating Center Leadership

Stephenie C. Lemon, PhD

Principal Investigator

UMass Chan Medical School

Jamie F. Chriqui, PhD, MHS

Principal Investigator

University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health and the UIC Policy, Practice and Prevention Research Center

Christiaan G. Abildso, PhD, MPH

Principal Investigator

West Virginia University Extension

Family Nutrition Program

Karin Valentine Goins, MPH

Coordinator

UMass Chan Medical School

Julien Leider, MS

Lead Data Manager

CDC Advisors

The primary role of the CDC Advisors is to ensure alignment of PAPREN activities with CDC DNPAO priorities and other funded programs.

Ken Rose, MPA

Chief, Physical Activity and Health Branch

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Jennifer L. Matjasko, PhD MPP

Senior Scientific Advisor

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee includes Executive Committee members, the lead from each of the two PAPREN Hubs, and the Subject Leads of each Hub. The Steering Committee meets monthly and provides guidance to the Executive Committee on activities, helps recruit and retain Network members, and ensures Hub activities align with the PAPREN goals and focus areas.

Hub Leads

Renée Umstattd Meyer, PhD, MCHES, FAAHB