About Us

About Us

Prevention Connections (PC) was established in 2003 as a 501 (c) (3) and serves as a nonprofit partner organization to acquire resources for activities that complement and expand the childhood obesity and tobacco-use prevention efforts of the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY).

Mission

To promote health through nutrition, increased physical activity, and tobacco prevention and cessation.

Vision

We seek to improve and maintain wellness and quality of life by serving youth, young adults and their families in Virginia.

Board of Directors

Chair

Robyn Deyo Zacharias
Barber Martin Agency

Vice Chair

Danny Saggese
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth

Treasurer

Alex London-Gross

Secretary

Heidi L. Hertz
Cozen O’Conner

Board Member

Gina Patterson
Virginia School Boards Association

Board Member

Brian Donohue
American Cancer Society

Board Member

Paul T. Harrell Ph.D
Eastern Virginia Medical School

Board Member

Ashley Ege
Stop Soldier Suicide

Board Member

Melissa Ackley
Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services

Board Member

Michael Parsons
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth

Board Member

Ellen Pudney
Eastern Virginia Medical School