Two leaders from HSC’s Parents United for Healthy Schools – HSC project coordinator Jovita Flores and parent leader Rosa Guzman – are in the spotlight as their inspirational stories of personal healthy change have been featured in the book Be Well.
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Rosa Guzman |
The book and accompanying campaign, presented by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, shares "messages from moms on living healthier lives" by profiling 15 inspirational women around the nation whose remarkable stories include lessons and tips for parents everywhere.
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Jovita and Rosa are leaders in the effort to bring increased physical activity and healthy food to schools in Chicago’s Latino and African-American communities.
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Jovita Flores |
Jovita, who taught the neighborhood nutrition class that first inspired Rosa to begin making healthy changes, provides the training and ongoing guidance that helps parents create effective school wellness teams and begin making changes such as offering walking school buses, food education or after-school physical activity programs. She also works closely on a city-wide effort to bring back recess to Chicago Public Schools.
Rosa, whose story of personal transformation has inspired parents throughout her neighborhood and beyond to make changes and become advocates for wellness at school, continues to speak up for healthy food and physical activity at school and in the community. She provides guidance to neighbors and other parents seeking to make change, offering her tips for modifying traditional recipes or fitting exercise (often walking or dancing) into a busy schedule.
"We’re thrilled to congratulate Jovita and Rosa on the recognition they’ve received as part of this national project," said HSC executive director Rochelle Davis. "Their work is truly an inspiration and has made a tremendous impact on parents, children and schools across Chicago. We’re so pleased that their stories can now offer inspiration to more parents across the country."
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Plus: Jovita and Rosa were both recently quoted in a Chicago Tribune story on mothers who champion health
Have you and your families made healthy changes? What mothers inspire you? We'd love to hear your stories!
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