Diverse group of people with various occupations.

Partners & Affiliates

Stronger together.

We believe that tackling childhood obesity and improving child health requires a collaborative approach. Our community partnerships are at the heart of our mission, enabling us to create a healthier future for children and families. Read more about our Community Partnerships and Community Advisory Board.

Community Partners

To ensure the real-world impact of our work, we collaborate with community agencies and clinical. Additionally, we are expanding our partnerships to include child advocacy organizations, early childhood education programs, behavior health services, organizations supporting children with disabilities and developmental challenges, child advocacy centers, and policy-focused institutions.

Affiliated Faculty

Our Affiliated Faculty are integral to the success of the Center. These distinguished scholars and practitioners bring a wealth of expertise from various disciplines, enriching our research and initiatives with their diverse perspectives and innovative approaches. Together, we are committed to advancing the field of childhood obesity research and creating healthier futures for children and families.

Amy Moore Ph.D.

  • Assistant Research Professor

Amy works on ENCIRCLE (a PCORI-funded project) to develop intervention materials and train community nutritionists to implement the intervention designed to promote healthy eating and prevent obesity in preschool-age children.

Alaina Pearce Ph.D.

  • Assistant Research Professor

Alaina is a cognitive neuroscientist interested in the reciprocal relationship between neurocognitive function and pediatric obesity .

Community Advisory Board

Our Community Advisory Board (CAB) plays a pivotal role in shaping our research, outreach, and initiatives. Comprised of diverse members from various backgrounds, our CAB brings invaluable perspectives that enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of our work. Our CAB brings diverse perspectives, guides our research, enhances our outreach efforts, strengthens our grant proposals, facilitates recruitment, and helps us build trust and collaboration within the communities that we serve.

  • Early childhood educators

  • Pediatric clinicians

  • Parents

  • Community members

Partner with Us

We're seeking to expand our partnerships, including: community agencies, clinicians, child advocacy organizations, early childhood education programs, behavior health services, organizations supporting children with disabilities and developmental challenges, child advocacy centers, and policy-focused institutions. Do you want to be a partner or an affiliate? You can learn more about that and also express your interest by contacting us.

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