The 2012 Healthy Lifestyles Pre-Proposal Conference will feature a keynote address from Leslie Mikkelsen from the Prevention Institute, in addition to HCF’s review of its 2012 Healthy Lifestyles Request for Proposals and application process.
Friday, December 2, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
St. Paul’s School of Theology
5123 East Truman Road
Continental breakfast will be provided.
8:45 – 10:00 a.m. Keynote Address: Leslie Mikkelsen, Prevention Institute
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Review of HCF’s 2012 Healthy Lifestyles RFP
Please download the 2012 Healthy Lifestyles RFP from the website. For questions, contact Adriana Pecina at 816-241-7006.
About Leslie Mikkelsen
Leslie Mikkelsen is the Managing Director of the Prevention Institute. In this role, she advances the conceptual work of the organization and supervises the Supporting Healthy Eating and Active Living projects and team. She develops tools and materials to support local and state initiatives, and guides government bureaus, foundations and community organizations throughout the country on effective environmental approaches, coalition building, and interdisciplinary partnerships.
Leslie is the co-founder and Project Director for the Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food and Activity Environments, a statewide advocacy network involved in creating healthy food and physical activity opportunities. Her research and publications had aided in the development of ENACT (Environmental Nutrition and Activity Community Tool), and the ENACT Local Policy Database. She is also a Policy Consultant to the national Convergence Partnership, where she directs research and helps shape national strategy related to policy priorities that support healthy food and activity environments.