GENYOUth is on a mission to inspire and educate youth to improve their nutrition and increase physical activity, and we believe youth must lead the way. GENYOUth was founded through an unprecedented public-private partnership with the National Dairy Council (NDC) and the National Football League (NFL) committed to child health and wellness. Our Flagship Program, Fuel Up to Play 60, is the largest health and wellness program in schools across the country. GENYOUth is collaborating with students, schools, communities, business partners and thought leaders to build a platform with the flexibility and energy to make a lasting difference in children’s lives. We believe that when students are given a voice, change can happen. Join us as we spark a movement!
Create a Movement:
Empower and inspire students as well as their schools, communities and families to take action. Build awareness, engagement and solutions which will allow leaders in nutrition, education, government, and business to collaborate, participate and enhance our children’s voices.
Aggregate Partnerships and Activate Programs:
Work with health professionals, government and corporations to activate resources and programs aligned with obesity prevention. GENYOUth believes in the power of many to eradicate this epidemic. As we say at GENYOUth, “1+1+1 is far greater than 3.” Together we can affect real change through programs like Fuel Up to Play 60.
Raise Funds:
Secure dollars and in-kind resources to build and support programs in and out of schools, which will help improve nutrition and access to daily physical activity for all youth.
At GENYOUth we are inspired by the children we see every day. These core principles have guided us as we endeavor to make lasting changes for all children, so that they can experience long, healthy and happy lives.
- Walk before you run — Create opportunities for students to achieve small victories that add up to a healthier lifestyle.
- Step it up — Challenge students to push beyond their own personal boundaries and take more steps toward healthier lifestyles.
- Play games — Make activities fun and engaging for students and celebrate success.
- Pass the baton — Demonstrate that students can do more and have a greater impact when they’re part of a team.
- Exercise your imagination — Believe in the potential and possibility of any new activity or idea.
- Nourish knowledge — Cultivate a culture of information sharing, educating our youth about the importance of health and wellness.
- It starts with you — Remind them that simple changes come from within. Leadership has no boundaries. Each of us has the right and the power to affect change.
GENYOUth is led by a Board of Directors representative of organizations across the public, private and health professional sectors.
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Comprised of premiere health and wellness organization leaders, including health professionals, school, academia, government, and NGOs, the Health & Wellness Advisory Council provides expert perspective and advises the GENYOUth Board to ensure public health credibility. The Council employs the guiding principles for school-based nutrition and physical activity initiatives and barriers.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Jatinder Bhatia, MD, Professor and Chief, Section of Neonatology, Medical College of Georgia and Chair of AAP Committee on Nutrition
American Academy of Pediatrics
Robert Murray, MD, Director, Center for Healthy Weight & Nutrition, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Chair of the Committee on School Nutrition for AAP
American Academy of Family Physicians
Michelle May, past Chair AAFP Americans in Motion
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Katie Brown, EdD, RD, LD, Director of National Education, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Connie Diekman, MEd, RD, LD, FADA, Past-President, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Director of University Nutrition, Washington University in St. Louis
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Alexis Glick, CEOFavorite way to exercise: I shoot hoops with my three boys and love to spin.
How I exercise my influence: By showing my children what it means to make a difference in other children’s lives and by teaching them how to use their voice to affect change.
Chris Moore, COOFavorite way to exercise: Run 5k’s, 10k’s, and am proud to have run 4 full marathons.
How I exercise my influence: Encourage my kids to think “balance.” It’s okay to have an indulgent treat but balance it with exercise and fruits/vegetables.
Courtney Dubin,Senior Youth Engagement & Digital Advisor
Favorite way to exercise: Taking a spinning class with top 40 or 80s music.
How I exercise my influence: Recognizing how much we have to learn from students and creating opportunities for them the share their voices through GENYOUth’s programs and initiatives.
Allyn Miller, Senior Marketing & Development AdvisorFavorite way to exercise: Long distance running.
How I exercise my influence: Partnering innovative strategic plans with the sustained energy needed to actualize them.
Sharon Bukspan, Research SpecialistFavorite way to exercise: Walking 40 minutes to and from work at the GENYOUth office.
How I exercise my influence: Through building relationships and helping others better understand the importance of healthy habits to a vibrant and fulfilling life.
David Salinas,Senior Marketing & Experiential Advisor
Favorite way to exercise: A balance of core strength training and cardio.
How I exercise my influence: Setting a good example for my nieces and nephews and helping them aspire to a healthy lifestyle.
