FoodCorps Co-founder Debra Eschmeyer Selected for Leadership Role at White House
Deb Eschmeyer, co-founder of FoodCorps, has been named by the White House as Executive Director of Let’s Move! and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy.
Deb Eschmeyer, co-founder of FoodCorps, has been named by the White House as Executive Director of Let’s Move! and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy.
The White House today announced that Debra “Deb” Eschmeyer will be joining the staff as the Executive Director of Let’s Move! and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy. The role was previously held by Sam Kass, who departed in December to live full time in New York City.
“For more than a decade, Deb has been leading the way in teaching kids about the importance of healthy eating,” said First Lady Michelle Obama. “From classrooms and gardens to kitchens and farms, Deb has made learning about nutrition fun and accessible for kids across the country. I am thrilled that she will be continuing this important work here at the White House, and I know she will be an invaluable addition to our team.”
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Additional coverage can be found at The Chicago Tribune.
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