Our Team
What makes ChildObesity180 truly distinctive is its people and their outstanding expertise, dedication, and diversity of experience. Our organization is led by two highly respected and prominent scientists, Dr. Christina Economos, Director, and Dr. Erin Hennessy, Associate Director. Collectively, their work over the last 25 years has catalyzed a paradigm shift in the field of community-based obesity prevention. Together, Drs. Economos and Hennessy oversee a dedicated, passionate team of scientists, post-doctoral scholars, doctoral trainees, and program staff who are committed to addressing the childhood obesity crisis.
Leadership

Christina Economos
Director of ChildObesity180; Professor; New Balance Chair in Childhood Nutrition
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Erin Hennessy
Associate Director of ChildObesity180; Assistant Professor
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy