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

photo of Michael Parsons

Chair
Michael Parsons

Photo of Daniel Saggese

Vice Chair
Daniel Saggese

Photo of Heidi Hertz

Secretary
Heidi Hertz

Photo of Andy Sorrell

Board Member
Andy Sorrell

Photo of Ellen Pudney

Board Member
Ellen Pudney

Photo Ashley Ege

Board Member
Ashley Ege

Photo of Paul Harrell

Board Member
Paul Harrell

Photo of Robyn Zacharias

Board Member
Robyn Zacharias

Photo of Gina Patterson

Board Member
Gina Patterson

Photo of Brian Donahue

Board Member
Brian Donahue

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Board Member
Alex London-Gross

Photo of Jordan Butler

Board Member
Jordan Butler

Photo of Howard Estes

Board Member
Howard Estes

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Board Member
Annette Ansong