South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

The Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is charged to lead South Carolina’s public health efforts to reduce obesity and obesity-related chronic conditions. The program efforts focus on policy, systems, and environmental approaches for healthy eating and active living. DNPAO works with partners at the state and local level providing content expertise, technical assistance, evaluation, and surveillance support.

Director
Erika Kirby
kirbyer@dhec.sc.gov

Nutrition Coordinator
Teresa Hill
hillte@dhec.sc.gov

Physical Activity Coordinator
Vacant

Evaluation Coordinator
Kristian Gordon
gordonkl@dhec.sc.gov

Surveillance Coordinator
Renee Simeon
simeonra@dhec.sc.gov

Early Childhood Coordinator
Misty Pearson
pearsomh@dhec.sc.gov

Farm to School Coordinator
Holly Harring
harrinha@dhec.sc.gov

Program Assistant
Vacant

All – Health Team Coordinator
Joann Moton Minder
minderjm@dhec.sc.gov