Angela teaches nutrition to youth, teens, and adults in the Peoria area. I teach my clients  to eat and cook healthy, work with a budget, and exercise. My goal is to help them be engaging, to be creative, and have fun with their health, so they have a healthy head, heart, and hands.

Angela began her career with University of Illinois Extension in 2016. Her work is originally focused on EFNEP programs and switched to SNAP-Ed in 2021. Her work is targeted in Peoria County. Many of her programs benefit from Angela’s English and Spanish speaking skills.

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

University of Illinois Extension EFNEP, Rookie of the Year Award, 2017

EXAMPLES OF ANGELA’S PROGRAM PARTNERS

• Dream Center Peoria
• Peoria High School
• Richwoods High School
• Catholic Charities Food Pantry
• Thomas Jefferson Primary School
• Neighborhood House
• Boys and Girls Club
• Kellar School
• Hines Primary School
• New Leaf Rehabilitation Center

EXTENSION FOCUS AREAS

• Cooking Matters for Teens
• Food Pantries
• Youth and Adult Cooking Classes

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What I Do and Why It Matters: Angela Jimenez

Nutrition Education Helps the Growing Hispanic Population in Peoria County