Contact Beckie Beckie Lies is a Community Wellness Coordinator (CWC) with Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP). The Purdue Extension NEP is the primary State Implementing Agency (SIA) for SNAP-Ed […]
2022 State Nutrition Education Program Advisor (NEPA) of the Year: Wanda Ocasio Nelson
Wanda Ocasio Nelson was recently named the 2022 State NEPA of the Year. She was nominated by her teammates because she is encouraging, inspiring, helpful, kind, and generous with her […]
Mother-Daughter Purdue Nutrition Education Program Advisors: Tammy Martin and Jessica Fleck
A year ago, Jessica Fleck followed in the footsteps of her mother, Tammy Martin and joined NEP. For five years, Jessica observed her mother’s impact on the children of Tippecanoe […]
SNAC Spotlight: Estelle Jensen
Purdue Nutrition Education Program Advisor For the past seven years, NEP Advisor Estelle Jensen has introduced the children of Hammond, Gary, and East Chicago to the benefits of a healthy […]
SNAC Spotlight: Marla White
Purdue Nutrition Education Program Advisor Submitted by Marcia Sweet Knox resident Tessia Kester knew she needed a change. In addition to the challenges all new moms face, Tessia struggled with […]
SNAC Spotlight Double Feature: Katie Howell and Paris Andrews
Purdue Nutrition Education Program Advisors Submitted by Marcia Sweet Usually we feature a Nutrition Education Program Advisor who is making an impact through NEP. This month, there’s a twist. Our […]
SNAC Spotlight: Kelly Isaacs
Purdue Nutrition Education Program Advisor In what areas/counties do you work? Kelly has worked with adults in Fayette County and adults and children in Union County for the past two […]
SNAC Spotlight: Tiffany Haug
Purdue Nutrition Education Program Advisor Submitted by Marcia Sweet Tiffany is one the Purdue Nutrition Education Programs newest team members. Almost eight months ago, Tiffany brought her concern for people […]
SNAC Spotlight: Tracy Cochran
Purdue Nutrition Education Program Advisor Submitted by Marcia Sweet NEPA Tracy Cochran does not back down from a challenge. She is convinced she can make a healthier version of her […]
SNAC Spotlight: Chris Clark
Purdue Nutrition Education Program Advisor Submitted by Marcia Sweet NEPA Chris Clark recently got an unexpected text. It read: Hey Chris. The radio was talking about what ppl wanted to […]