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