Following the Decision Accelerator, a temporary leadership structure, known as the Executive Committee, was formed. The committee consists of community leaders who donate their expertise and time to organize a coalition to address childhood obesity in our community.

The 2010 Executive Committee members are:

Ronald Abdouch - The Neighborhood Center
Mary Balluff - Nutrition Chair, Douglas County Health Department
Dr. Cristina Fernandez - Creighton Pediatrics
Dr. David Filipi - BCBS; MOMS, NMA

Dr.Terry Huang - College of Public Health, UNMC
Dr. Jennifer Huberty - Physical Activity Chair, UNO HPER
Nancy Nielsen - Millard Public Schools
Dr. Magda Peck - Evaluation Chair, UNMC
Kerri Peterson - Live Well Omaha

Lea Pounds - Social Marketing Chair, UNMC/CU
Dr. Adi Pour - Douglas County Health Department

Dr. Shireen Rajaram, College of Public Health, UNMC
Marty Shukert - Physical Environment Chair, RDG Planning/Design

Cynthia Tiedeman - Omaha Public Schools
Dr. Tom Tonniges - Boys Town Pediatrics

As the Executive Committee and the planks move toward implementation of the strategic plans, one of the most important roles will be building the political will by assisting in procuring resources, providing leadership in the allocation of resources, building community connections and educating key business and political leaders about Live Well Omaha Kids.