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Family Nutrition Program

If you have questions or would like to learn more about the Family Nutrition Program, we encourage you to contact our staff either online or in person. With locations around the state, connecting with a program team member is easier than you may think. 

The Family Nutrition Program is administered by staff based in Charleston, West Virginia. The leadership team guides the long-term guidance as well as the day-to-day support for the program.

Program Office Location

The Equities House
900 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301

Program Administration & County Personnel

headshot of Christiaan Abildso.

Christiaan Abildso

WVU Extension Specialist – Physical Activity

phone 304-293-5691
email [email protected]

About Christiaan Abildso

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Heather Cook

Health Educator–Virtual Instructor

phone 304-369-5869
email [email protected]

About Heather Cook

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Kerry Gabbert

Assistant Professor – Family Nutrition Program

phone 304-993-6304
email [email protected]

About Kerry Gabbert

Karin Kozlowski.

Karin Kozlowski

Nutrition Outreach Instructor – Adults

phone 304-264-1936
email [email protected]

About Karin Kozlowski

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Belinda Nicholas

Nutrition Outreach Instructor – Adult 

phone 304-291-7201
email [email protected]

About Belinda Nicholas

Melissa Painter.

Melissa Painter

Program Manager – Family Nutrition Program

phone 304-372-8199
email [email protected]

About Melissa Painter

Joeline Swann.

Joeline Swann

Nutrition Outreach Instructor – Youth

phone 304-291-7201
email [email protected]

About Joeline Swann

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Gina Wood

WVU Extension Specialist – EFNEP

phone 304-389-4870
email [email protected]

About Gina Wood

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