Mari was hired to the University of Illinois Extension EFNEP team in 2016. She became the second English-Spanish bilingual team member.
“I teach nutrition program to children, teens, and adults in the Peoria area. I teach them how to cook and exercise as well as encourage them to be healthy. My goal is to give them a better view of a healthy lifestyle they can use every day.”
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- University of Illinois Extension EFNEP, teamwork award for teen cooking schools 2019
EXTENSION FOCUS AREAS
- CATCH Program for Children
- Cooking Matters for Teens
- Food Pantries
- Adult Cooking Classes
EXAMPLES OF MARI'S PROGRAM PARTNERS
- Friendship House Mom's Group
- Peoria High School Bilingual Class
- Richwoods High School Bilingual Class
- Catholic Charities Food Pantry
- Thomas Jefferson Primary School
- Glen Oak Primary School
- Hidden Manna Food Pantry
- Just for Today Alcoholics Anonymous Group
- 4 to 5 Step Alcoholics Anonymous Group
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