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THE CAPACITY

TO SUPPORT:

Developing the 1890s Multi-State Community Nutrition Education Conference

TERESA HENSON, PH.D., UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF

EBONY LOTT, M.S., TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

MARION L. MOSBY, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

VIRGINIE ZOUMENOU, PH.D., CNS, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

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ADDRESSING EQUITY THROUGH COLLECTIVE IMPACT

Inadequate funding to extend geographic programming reach

& provide professional development opportunities.

Lack of representation in being seen as capable and expert in the field.

Redressing the impact of marginalization on resources and opportunities for achieving health equity and food accessibility in historically underserved communities.

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March 2019-Multi-State

Project is pitched by Ebony Lott

2019-Initially an in-person

conference was planned.

2020-continued developing plan during COVID-19 Pandemic; Once it was realized that COVID would last longer than initially thought, the conference switched to a virtual format to be held in 2021.

May 19-21, 2021 the

Inaugural Multi-State Conference

was held virtually

Summer 2021-4 partnering universities

began planning second conference.

Fall 2021 Developed submissions

for articles and awards.

May 18 and 19, 2022-Second Annual Multi-State Community Nutrition Education Conference is held virtually.

May 17-18, 2023-Second Annual Multi-State Community Nutrition Education Conference is held virtually.

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COMMITTEE

    • DR. ANDREA MORRIS- ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION HEALTH & NUTRITION SPECIALIST

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    • TERESA HENSON- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF PROGRAM OUTREACH COORDINATOR

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    • DR. SHEA AUSTIN CANTU- TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY SNAP-ED PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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    • EBONY LOTT- TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY WESTERN REGION AREA SPECIALIST

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    • DANA CALLOWAY-SMITH- TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

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    • MARION MOSBY- TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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    • DEBORAH GODDARD- TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

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    • BENNEKA BROOKS- TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY SHELBY COUNTY SNAP-ED EXTENSION AGENT

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    • DR. BEATRICE HARRIS-TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (NOT PICTURED).

Year

1

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Year 2

COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Dr. Andrea Morris- Alabama A&M University Cooperative Extension Health & Nutrition Specialist

Dr. Terence Martin- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University Extension Family Life Center Director

Adriane Langham- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator

Shavita Wood-Warren- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University SNAP-Ed Program Educator

Shannon Schoeneweiss- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University Technology Media Coordinator

Kim P. Carroll- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University SNAP-Ed Program Educator

Erica James- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University Administrative Assistant/Project Manager

Dr. Shea Austin Cantu- Tennessee State University SNAP-Ed Program Director

Ebony Lott- Tennessee State University Western Region Area Specialist

Deborah Goddard- Tennessee State University Special Projects Coordinator

Nikkole Turner- Tennessee State University Program Manager

Dana Calloway-Smith- Tennessee State University Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Marion Mosby- Tennessee State University Graphic Designer

Benneka Brooks- Tennessee State University Shelby County SNAP-Ed Extension Agent

Teresa Henson- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Program Outreach Coordinator

Alicia Dorn- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Marketing and Communications

William Hehemann- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Marketing and Communications

Brad Mayhugh- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Marketing and Communications

Debbie Archer- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Marketing and Communications

Dr. Virginie Zoumenou- 1890s Nutrition and Health Programs Director at University of Maryland Eastern Shore•

Ricki Reavis- University of Maryland Eastern Shore Marketing and Communications

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Year 3

COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

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Teresa Henson- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Program Outreach Coordinator

William Hehemann- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Marketing and Communications

Brad Mayhugh- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Marketing and Communications

Debbie Archer- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Marketing and Communications

Andrea Shelby-University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Technical Support

Dr. Andrea Morris- Alabama A&M University Cooperative Extension Health & Nutrition Specialist

Dr. Terence Martin- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University Extension Family Life Center Director

Adriane Langham- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator

Shavita Wood-Warren- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University SNAP-Ed Program Educator

Kim P. Carroll- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University SNAP-Ed Program Educator

Erica James- Alabama Extension at Alabama A&M University Administrative Assistant/Project Manager

Dr. Shea Austin Cantu- Tennessee State University SNAP-Ed Program Director

Ebony Lott- Tennessee State University Western Region Area Specialist

Deborah Goddard- Tennessee State University Special Projects Coordinator

Nikkole Turner- Tennessee State University Program Manager

Marion Mosby- Tennessee State University Graphic Designer

Dr. Virginie Zoumenou- 1890s Nutrition and Health Programs Director at University of Maryland Eastern Shore•

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2022 Walk Across 1890’s Highlights

17,617 Total Miles

Facebook Group Page

Participants: 101

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2023 Walk Across 1890’s Highlights

8,350 Total Miles

Participants: 71

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    • $1,827 dollars donated during the 2022 conference

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    • Contributing to nearly 12,800 meals

(North Alabama)

$2,200 was donated to the

First Ward Living Grace Food Pantry.

(Pine Bluff, AR)

2023

$2,004 was donated to the

Mid-South Food Bank.

(Memphis, TN)

2021

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LESSONS LEARNED

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to Register

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Questions