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

Christiaan Abildso

WVU Extension Specialist – Physical Activity

304-293-5691
CGAbildso@mail.wvu.edu

About Christiaan Abildso

Kerry Gabbert

Assistant Professor – Family Nutrition Program

KGabbert@mail.wvu.edu

About Kerry Gabbert

Angela Groves

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-872-7898 x 5
Angie.Groves@mail.wvu.edu

About Angela Groves

Brianna Hawkins

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-475-3254 (Barbour) | 304-329-1391 (Preston) | 304-478-2949 (Tucker)

Brianna.Hawkins@mail.wvu.edu

About Brianna Hawkins

Rebecca Kniley

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-457-3254 (Barbour) | 304-636-2455 (Randolph) | 304-473-4208 (Upshur)
Rebecca.Kniley@mail.wvu.edu

About Rebecca Kniley

Susan Lilly

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-255-9321
SLLilly@mail.wvu.edu

About Susan Lilly

Kristin McCartney

WVU Extension Specialist – Public Health

Kristin.McCartney@mail.wvu.edu

About Kristin McCartney

Melissa Painter

Program Manager – Family Nutrition Program

304-372-8199 (Jackson) | 304-675-0666 (Mason) | 304-927-0975 (Roane)
Melissa.Painter@mail.wvu.edu

About Melissa Painter

Alicia Pekar

Program Coordinator - Family Nutrition Program

304-389-4870
Alicia.Pekar@mail.wvu.edu

About Alicia Pekar

Jill Pruett

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-425-3079
Jill.Puckett@mail.wvu.edu

About Jill Pruett

Joeline Swann

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-367-2772 (Marion) | 304-291-7201 (Monongalia)
Joeline.Swann@mail.wvu.edu

About Joeline Swann

Sharon Teel

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-647-7408 (Greenbrier) | 304-255-9321 (Raleigh)
Sharon.Teel@mail.wvu.edu

About Sharon Teel

Cassie Vandevander

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-257-4688 (Grant) | 304-530-0273 (Hardy) | 304-358-2286 (Pendleton)
Cassie.Vandevander@mail.wvu.edu

About Cassie Vandevander

Charlene Villers

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-424-1960 (Wood) | 304-684-2448 (Pleasants) | 304-758-2101 (Tyler)
Charlene.Villers@mail.wvu.edu

About Charlene Villers

Gina Wood

WVU Extension Specialist – EFNEP - Family Nutrition Program

304-389-4870
Gina.Wood@mail.wvu.edu

About Gina Wood

Love Wood

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-737-3666 (Brooke) | 304-564-3805 (Hancock)
Love.Wood@mail.wvu.edu

About Love Wood

Donna Schoolcraft

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-354-6332 (Calhoun) | 304-462-7061 (Gilmer) | 304-275-3101 (Wirt)

donna.schoolcraft@mail.wvu.edu

About Donna Schoolcraft

Aine Slabaugh

Nutrition Outreach Instructor - Family Nutrition Program

304-587-4267
aine.slabaugh@mail.wvu.edu

About Aine Slabaugh

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