Upcoming Events

    • May 14, 2025
    • 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin TX 78731
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    Laura Higgins, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Drinking Water Quality and Safety

    About the program and speaker:

    Section Manager for the Drinking Water Standards Section within the Water Supply Division at TCEQ. The 3 teams within the Drinking Water Standards Section include: Drinking Water Quality Team, Drinking Water Assessment Team, and Lead and Copper Monitoring Team.

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    Agenda:

    6:45am - Coffee & Networking

    7:10am - Breakfast Buffet

    7:25am - Introductions & Announcements

    7:50am - Speaker Introduction

    8:20am - Q&A

    8:30am - Leave inspired or curious!

    • May 21, 2025
    • 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin TX 78731
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    Food as Medicine: Bridging the Community-Wide Gap Between Medical Advice and Food


    Program Intro:

    Throughout central Texas and across the nation, Joi Chevalier and Lindsey Schoenfeld promote the concept that healthy food should be part of medical advice provided to clients, and access to that food should be readily available. In their work across community groups – from insurers to maternal health organizations – they are reaching underserved populations and medical providers in support of this movement.

    Joi Chevalier combines her technology background with culinary arts as Founder & CEO of The Cook’s Nook. The Cook’s Nook's mission is to be the leading developer and distributor of fresh, nutritious and culturally relevant meals to address food insecurity and chronic disease. To do this, Joi designs programs that lead to improved health and economic outcomes by providing vulnerable populations access to quality nutrition with dignity and choice. Joi speaks regularly on ‘Food As Medicine’ including health equity in black, brown, and rural communities which is supported by Healthcare Program Sectors - Academic FIM studies, Hospital Systems, Benefit Providers and Payers.

    Lindsey Schoenfeld is a registered dietitian nutritionist, chef, and certified health and wellbeing coach. She is a culinary expert known for connecting clients through community, creativity, and optimism. Recognizing the gap between nutrition education and practical application early in her career, she earned a culinary arts program diploma and embarked on a path including school food service and a business to teach basic culinary nutrition-focused culinary skills to women and children moving from homelessness to independent lives. Lindsey also uses her culinary nutrition expertise to develop recipes, videos, curricula and wellness publications. She presents hands-on nutrition workshops and cooking demonstrations across the US.

    • May 28, 2025
    • 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin TX 78731
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    Kimberly Wright, Development Director, American Heart Association

    About the program and speaker:

    Over our 100-year history, the American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke and helping families and communities thrive. Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As we move into the second century of our work, we are advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

    Go Red for Women® is the American Heart Association’s signature initiative to raise awareness that heart disease is women’s greatest health threat and to empower them to take action to lower their risk. Since 2004, Go Red for Women has had a profound impact on women’s health and continues to be a champion for women.

    The price of cardiovascular disease is high and 1 in 3 women will pay that price with their life. Exacerbating this, our youngest most diverse women are the least aware that CVD is the No. 1 killer of women.

    Kimberly Wright, Development Director, will discuss women's heart health, the American Heart Association's initiatives through the Go Red for Women campaign, and how you can advocate for and support women's heart health in Austin.



    Agenda:

    6:45am - Coffee & Networking

    7:10am - Breakfast Buffet

    7:25am - Introductions & Announcements

    7:50am - Speaker Introduction

    8:20am - Q&A

    8:30am - Leave inspired or curious!


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