Oct 2026 - Cultivating Connections with Local Health Departments and NACCHO

‍Cultivating Connections Monthly Webinar Series‍

Join us on Wednesday, October 21, at 3:30 p.m. ET for the Hunger Nutrition and Health Action Collaborative Bi-Monthly Webinar Series. Connect with partners across the U.S. dedicated to ending hunger and building healthy communities. This webinar will highlight successful strategies, food and nutrition system changes, multisector partnerships, and community-building efforts.

During this month’s partner call, you will learn about national and local efforts to create meaningful partnerships between public health agencies and communities to address food security and nutrition. Our panelists include Talei Moore, Senior Program Analyst with the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) team at the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO); Kelly Warnock, Nutrition Program Manager at Durham County Department of Public Health; and Vivian Jackson, Project Coordinator for Food Programs at the Community Health Coalition.

Talei Moore is a Senior Program Analyst with the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) team at the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). She brings over five years of systems-thinking experience to the team, with passions for nutrition security, maternal and child health, social drivers of health, and community engagement. In her role, Talei leads and supports CDC-funded initiatives that strengthen the capacity of local health departments, coalitions, and community-based organizations nationwide. Her work includes providing technical assistance and training, developing and disseminating resources, fostering partnerships, and supporting program implementation and coordination. She also facilitates learning collaboratives and represents NACCHO in national convenings to elevate local public health perspectives.  

Kelly Warnock is a Nutrition Program Manager at Durham County Department of Public Health, where she and her staff work to improve policy, systems and environments to make the healthy choice the easy choice. She works closely with the Triangle Area Double Bucks program, assisting with grant writing, program growth, technical assistance and marketing efforts. She also helps facilitate Everyone Eats—Durham, a collaborative of food pantries that serve over 30,000 residents a month. Kelly is the regional representative of the North Carolina Local Foods Policy Council for the Triangle Region. She’s also past co-chair of the Partnership for a Healthy Durham, a collaboration of over 500 Durham residents and organizations that works to improve Durham’s health priorities. She received the GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Child Health Recognition Award in the Public Health category in 2015. Kelly has a BS in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master’s in Public Health – Nutrition from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.

Vivian Jackson is a dedicated community servant who has devoted the past 25 years to improving the lives of individuals and families facing food insecurity. As a Project Coordinator with the Community Health Coalition, Vivian has made it her mission to ensure that those in need have access to nutritious food and essential resources. In her role, Vivian manages the organization’s food pantry, builds partnerships with food vendors and community organizations, and coordinates food distributions every Friday and Saturday. She also helps ensure food reaches senior housing communities, supporting seniors who might otherwise struggle to access healthy meals. Through her commitment and tireless efforts, Vivian and the Community Health Coalition have helped provide food to more than 50,000 individuals over the past three and a half years. Her work reflects not only her professional dedication but also her deep passion for serving others and addressing food insecurity within the community. For Vivian, helping people is more than a job—it is a calling. She takes pride in bringing hope, nourishment, and support to individuals and families in need. Outside of her work and community service, Vivian is a proud mother to her daughter, whom she describes as the love of her life. Her faith in family, compassion for others, and commitment to her community continue to inspire those around her.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect. Please mark your calendar and join us for an engaging and informative session. Email your questions for the panelists to hnh@cdcfoundation.org.
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