National Award Winning Healthy Kids Challenge Staff Develop Solutions for Childhood Obesity
Healthy Kids Challenge staff of registered, licensed dietitians has years of experience as trainers, mentors, and coaches for schools, programs, and communities in creating actions that support healthy eating and physical activity choices. Our dietitians specialize in program assessment and guide user friendly ideas and resources.
Healthy Kids Challenge Staff
National Award Winning Healthy Kids Challenge Staff Develop Viable Solutions for Childhood Obesity and Poor Eating - Physical Activity Choices, by Making Healthy Living a Habit
| Vickie L. James, RD, LD Healthy Kids Challenge Director Claudia Hohnbaum, MA, RD, LD Healthy Kids Challenge Assistant Director Diana M. Floyd, RD, LD School Challenge Coordinator Tammy Simons, MS, RD, LD, NSCA-CPT School Challenge Coordinator Sarah Wamsley, MS, RD, LD Web Site Coordinator WOWS Newsletter Editor Audrey Landwehr, BFA Layout and Design Coordinator Tiffany Wegerer Bookkeeping and Distribution |
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Vickie L. James, RD, LD, Director
Her passion and expertise......a vision to create a path, yet not paved, that can lead the way for schools, families, and communities to get healthier…has developed HKC, a small nonprofit, into an organization with large scale capacity.
- B.S. Dietetics and Institutional Management, Kansas State University
- Registered, licensed dietitian
- Presented the 2003-04 American Dietetics Association Award of Excellence in Community Dietetics
- 15+ years of experience implementing, managing, and consulting community wellness projects and initiatives
In addition to directing HKC, Vickie is known for
- interactive, inspiring and educational workshop messages
- mentoring university students to become tomorrow's healthcare professionals
- working with schools and community programs leadership to bring creative solutions for wellness to the forefront of their daily practice
- networking and partnering with leaders and business across the U.S.
Quote: "My work is a gift, a wonderful opportunity to help others and feel like I can do something to make a difference today for tomorrow."
Claudia L. Hohnbaum, MA, RD, LD, Assistant Director
- B.S. Food and Nutritional Sciences, Iowa State University
- M.A. Instructional Design, Health Sciences, University of Iowa
- Registered, licensed dietitian
- 15+ years of experience implementing, managing, and consulting community wellness projects and initiatives
In addition to assisting with day-to-day operations, Claudia manages:
- grant writing and project evaluation
- Web development
- resource and toolkit development
- various initiatives
Quote: "Each day we take a minute to find one simple and enjoyable healthy change we can make, we open the door for fit and healthy kids.”
Diana Floyd, RD,LD School Challenge Coordinator
- B.S. Dietetics and Institutional Management, Kansas State University
- Registered, licensed dietitian
- Experiences as a local school board member and with wellness, hospitals, Head Start, and day care
In addition to coordinating schools in the distance assistance school challenge, Diana helps present the Walk Through the Pyramid™ event, and other special HKC projects.
Quote: “Progress is measured in small bites, small changes, small steps everyday everyway. Keeping at the task, and keeping on task will always make a big difference in the long run.”
Tammy Simons, MS, RD, LD, NSCA-CPT, School Challenge Coordinator
- B.A. Exercise Science, Wichita State University
- B.S. Dietetics and Institutional Management, Kansas State University
- M.S. Nutrition, Kansas State University
- Registered, licensed dietitian and certified personal trainer
- Community wellness experience and recent project coordinator for Kansas Kids C.A.N. (Connect Activity and Nutrition), a 3-year HKC grant in Southwest Kansas
In addition to coordinating schools in the distance assistance school challenge, Tammy helps with other HKC projects and initiatives.
Quote: “When kids are presented a choice, they go for what's SIMPLE and FUN; we can make a difference in their lives by offering them easy, appealing healthy choices every day."
Sarah Wamsley, MS, RD, LD, Web and Newsletter Coordinator
- B.S. in Dietetics and Institutional Management , Kansas State University
- M.S. Exercise Science, University of Arizona
- Registered, licensed dietitian
- Varied experiences promoting hospital-based and community wellness
In addition to coordinating the HKC Web and writing newsletters, Sarah helps with special projects.
Quote: “Every effort to educate, demonstrate and model healthy behavior is valued and worthwhile.”
Audrey Landwehr, BFA, Layout and Design Coordinator
- B.F.A. Graphic Design, Wichita State University
- Free-lance graphic designer, specializing in multi-page layout and logo design
Audrey’s responsibilities include handling graphic files; developing creative ideas and concepts for new material as well as updating existing ones.
Quote: "I love the work I do for HKC- it inspires me to be a better person both mentally and physically. It's important to me to try and set a good example for my daughters, so they can learn healthy habits early in life."
Tiffany Wegerer, Bookkeeping and Materials Distribution
Tiffany’s responsibilities include shipping and handling, invoicing, inventory, and providing monthly reports.
Quote: "Knowledge is power. Learning about healthy habits enables you to make the small changes that add up to healthy living for a lifetime."
