Padres en Acción parent leaders take on the role of coordinating activities, scheduling and leading parent education classes, recruiting parent volunteers to lead active recess 3 days per week at elementary schools. They are the heart of Kid Healthy – Padres en Acción in each community we serve. They connect parents to the best tools, resources and support to build healthy school communities.
Jackie previously led the PADRES Foundation Children’s Hospital, Orange County. She developed an educational program for children with type I diabetes emphasizing a balanced diet low in sugar and fat, and increased physical activity to improve their condition. Over time she witnessed an increase in overweight children being diagnosed with type II diabetes, historically developed only in adults. As the rising obesity epidemic started to make headlines, Jackie partnered with ABC7 and Network for a Healthy CA and Kid Healthy was born. Our initial program offering was Steps to Healthy Living and shortly thereafter led to our other programs. Jackie’s vision of providing the tools and education to help students and families adopt life-changing nutrition and fitness solutions is the foundation of Kid Healthy’s mission.
