Easterseals North Georgia, Inc.
Shari Allen is a seasoned health and nutrition professional currently serving as a Health and Nutrition Specialist at Easterseals North Georgia, Inc. since April 2022, where responsibilities include identifying child health concerns and linking families to necessary care. Prior to this role, Shari worked as a Regional Compliance Supervisor for the DeKalb County School District, overseeing food service operations and significantly reducing food waste. Previous experience includes serving as an Environmental Health Specialist at the Fulton County Board of Health, where Shari conducted numerous inspections to ensure compliance with health regulations. Shari's early career featured roles such as a Health Educator Intern at HEALing Community Center and a participant in a cancer research program, coupled with extensive research and analysis for various public health initiatives, including work with the American Legacy Foundation and the Georgia Department of Public Health. Shari holds a Master of Public Health from Morehouse School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Agnes Scott College.
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Easterseals North Georgia, Inc.
Easterseals North Georgia (ESNG) has dedicated itself to improving the lives of children and families with disabilities and other special needs in Georgia for 70 years. Our mission is to strengthen the health and development of children with and without disabilities, their families, and the greater community with one vision in mind; a world where there is 100% equity, inclusion, and access for all children. We achieve these outcomes through our Early Education and Care, our Family Support, and our Early Intervention Programs. The children and families enrolled in these programs are disadvantaged or have a disability. These programs improve school readiness, ensure children start school healthy, and engage families in learning to be their child's first and most important teacher and advocate. ESNG’s comprehensive services address health, nutrition, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development, identifies and treats disabilities while also strengthening the family as a whole. The organization works with the child, family, and community to provide a continuum of care and resources.