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Valeria Galarza Receives SJYPA’s 2014 Halo Award

February 8, 2014

Valeria Galarza, NJPHK-Camden project manager has been named Angel of the Year by the South Jersey Young Professionals Association (SJYPA). Each year, the SJYPA presents the Halo Award to one young professional who exemplifies an extraordinary commitment to the betterment of South Jersey. Galarza was honored for both her professional and charitable achievements. Through NJPHK-Camden, Galarza leads initiatives that address food issues and combat the epidemic of childhood obesity. “We are so proud of Val and the work she has done on behalf of the YMCA in Camden City,” said Tim Kerrihard, president and CEO of the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties and co-director of NJPHK-Camden. “Her efforts in and around the community, both personally and professionally, are inspiring. We are lucky to have such a remarkable individual on our team.” “I am humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to do what I love alongside people who are […]

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Vineland employee honored for work

January 23, 2014

Originally published in TheDailyJournal.com Emma Lopez, co-director of New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids, was recognized as the Vineland Healthy Kids Champion during the partnership’s Building Healthy Communities Conference.She was recognized for her leadership in implementing Vineland’s first bike lanes. Lopez is a health educator who works in public health education, program planning, implementation and evaluation for the city of Vineland. She is committed to environmental policy and system change that promote wellness and healthier lifestyles for communities. Emma Lopez, co-director of New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids, was recognized as the Vineland Healthy Kids Champion during the partnership’s Building Healthy Communities Conference. She was recognized for her leadership in implementing Vineland’s first bike lanes. Lopez is a health educator who works in public health education, program planning, implementation and evaluation for the city of Vineland. She is committed to environmental policy and system change that promote wellness and healthier […]

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