DCOA E*News At-A-Glance
During Healthy Nutrition Month, nutrition and health care are the
focus of a recent National Foundation to End Senior Hunger (NFESH) newsletter
piece, by David Walters. "Food is Medicine" tackles the debate
about food and controlling healthcare costs.
Read
more.
An excellent example of intergenerational interaction is shown here as Chloe Thompson, a student at
Langdon Education Campus, reads to older adults
during the ALTRUSA Greater Washington meeting.
DCOA in conjunction with D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) completed the training of
15 senior volunteers in support of Mayor Gray’s early childhood development
program, focusing on the mentoring and tutoring of children aged 3-4 years old
in the schools. The eight week program was designed to allow
participants the opportunity to understand the behavior of children and teach new techniques to
help children read.
We are looking for our next group of volunteers. If you are interested in a rewarding opportunity, contact Darrell Jackson, Jr. at 202-724-5622 or darrell.jacksonjr@dc.gov and sign up today!
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A silent crisis: working caregivers are begging
for help is the topic of discussion for the next D.C. Caregivers Online Chat at Noon. The next web chat will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at 12 p.m. To join the chat, log onto http://dcoa.dc.gov/page/caregiver-chat.
If
you miss the chat, just check back later and hit replay to follow the
discussion. For more information, contact Linda Irizzary at 202-535-1442 or linda.irizarry@dc.gov.
 DCOA provided information and resources recently at the George Washington University Senior Prom. More than 200 seniors citizens from across the city attended the event titled "Hollywood." GW students danced and entertained the seniors, mixing and mingling the young and the more mature adults. The evening was highlighted by the crowning of a King and Queen.
The intergenerational event is held annually to provide an evening of
dance, games, dinner and social activity for the District's senior
residents.
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The D.C. Department of Human Resources has posted a new position for DCOA, Resource
Allocation Analyst - Vacancy Announcement No. 24528. The incumbent will provide
support in planning, managing, and monitoring major projects from
concepts through implementation. Keeps track of active program budgets
and ensures that program expenses are strictly monitored monthly and
that monthly expenses are on target. Assists in the preparation of
materials for budget and performance hearings.
For a complete listing of duties and responsibilities and to apply, please visit www.dchr.dc.gov.
Keeping partners and stakeholders abreast of funding and payments to grantees, DCOA has added new data to its website.
The first quarter expenditures and budgets for the
Senior Service Network are included at the link listed below. In the future, the Budget and Grantee Expenditures link will be
updated on a quarterly basis.
http://dcoa.dc.gov/publication/grantees-budget-and-expenditures
Jacqueline “Jackie” Geralnick, MPH, RD
Public
Health Nutritionist, Program and Grants
Jackie
Geralnick is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in Public Health
Nutrition from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Prior to joining
the DCOA, she worked as the Corporate Dietitian for I.L. Creations, a regional
food service contractor, performing menu and recipe analysis, nutrition
outreach, and program evaluation. Outside of work, Jackie enjoys cooking with
friends and family, hiking, rock climbing, and cheering on the Washington Capitals
and Redskins.
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Brittney
S. Carter, BA
Communications
Specialist, External Affairs and Communications
Brittney Carter is a graduate of Claflin University, with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Public Relations. Prior to joining DCOA/EAC she was employed by
Friendship Public Charter School as an Events and Communications assistant and
later promoted to the Events and Communications Coordinator. In 2013, she was
appointed Public Relations and Event Strategist where she created, managed and
implemented Media Relations campaigns with the goal of enriching brand
recognition for Friendship Public Charter School.
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Krystal
C. Branton, BA, M.Ed., MSW
Community
Relations Specialist, External Affairs and Communications
Krystal Branton is a graduate of Clark Atlanta
University and gained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. With
a keen interest in empowering individuals and communities, Krystal
enrolled into the Graduate Studies Program at Howard University and earned a
M.Ed. in Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies from the School of
Education, and M.S.W. from the School of Social Work, with a concentration in
Community, Administration, and Policy, respectively. In addition,
Krystal successfully completed professional development opportunities with the
Annie E. Casey Foundation, District of Columbia Housing Authority, and the
Department of Housing and Urban Development. Most recently, Ms. Branton
served as the Director of Communications for Councilmember Jim Graham,
representing Ward 1. Moreover, she is a loyal supporter of small
businesses, innovative grassroots efforts, enjoys collecting vintage jewelry,
and attending live concerts.
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Quintin
W. Robinson, BA
Program
Analyst, Aging and Disability Resource Center
Quintin
Robinson is a seasoned procurement expert, with a BA degree from Stillman
College. Prior to joining the DCOA/ADRC he was the Small Business Liaison
Officer for BAE Systems where he established and maintained internal source
lists, provided training to BAE’s Program and Procurement staff, represented
the purchasing organization with SBA and DCMA Supplier Diversity Program
Compliance Reviews and represented the company at tradeshows and reviews.
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