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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

A portrait of Kerry Gabbert

Kerry Gabbert

Assistant Professor – Family Nutrition Program

email KGabbert@mail.wvu.edu

About Kerry Gabbert

Rebecca Kniley.

Rebecca Kniley

Nutrition Outreach Instructor

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

About Rebecca Kniley

Kristin McCartney

Kristin McCartney

WVU Extension Specialist – Public Health

email Kristin.McCartney@mail.wvu.edu

About Kristin McCartney

Melissa Painter.

Melissa Painter

Program Manager – Family Nutrition Program

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

About Melissa Painter

Joeline Swann.

Joeline Swann

Nutrition Outreach Instructor – Youth

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

About Joeline Swann

Sharon Teel.

Sharon Teel

Nutrition Outreach Instructor

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

About Sharon Teel

Charlene Villers.

Charlene Villers

Nutrition Outreach Instructor

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

About Charlene Villers