FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 23, 2024
For More Information, Contact: IPHI: Communications Director Taya Jarman, APR 202-747-3541 [email protected]
Prince George’s County, MD – The Prince George’s County Food Equity Council (FEC) is pleased to announce Dr. Camille Range as its new director. Dr. Range brings a wealth of experience and expertise in food systems, community health, and policy to this critical role.
As a seasoned community-based dietitian and researcher, Dr. Range has a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative programs to address food insecurity and promote health equity. Her deep understanding of the social determinants of health and her commitment to creating positive change make her an invaluable asset to the Council.
The FEC was started on October 26, 2013, to improve the public health and community well-being of all who live, work, worship, and play in Prince George’s County, MD. The Council develops and supports policies and initiatives that create systemic change in the local food system. Its efforts include promoting health, economic opportunity, food security, and well-being within communities that the current food has negatively impacted. The FEC is incubated and administratively sponsored by the IPHI. IPHI’s role is to ensure that the FEC has the capacity and support to be productive and sustainable.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Range to the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council,” said Evelyn Kelly, a director with Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI). “Her passion for improving the health and well-being of our community, coupled with her extensive knowledge of the food system, will be instrumental in advancing our mission.”
“Through my experience, I’ve seen the inequities and barriers to dependable food resources across the region. I’m looking forward to leading the Council’s efforts to address food insecurity, improve access to healthy food nutrition education, and promote equitable food systems in Prince George’s County,” said Dr. Range. She will work closely with community partners, policymakers, and stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that create a healthier and more just food environment for all residents.
Dr. Range received the first Urban Leadership & Entrepreneurship doctorate at the University of the District of Columbia. Her research focused on policy change and governance solutions to address racial and health inequities in major food systems across the United States. She completed her Master of Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX, and a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
About Prince George’s County Food Equity Council (FEC)
FEC is a local food policy council that works to help Prince George’s County residents grow, sell, and choose healthy foods. Since 2013, FEC has been a voice for county residents at the policymaking table. The team works with county leaders to find permanent solutions to improve our food system. They focus on systematic and sustainable changes to Prince George’s public health challenges (e.g., hunger, obesity, and food deserts that lack healthy food options) by advocating for policy that creates a more equitable local food system. The FEC is incubated within the Institute for Public Health Innovation. For more information on FEC, visit www.pgcfec.org and follow FEC on social media @pgcfec.
About the Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI)
Since 2009, IPHI has developed multi-sector partnerships and innovative solutions to improve the public’s health and well-being across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. IPHI’s work strengthens health systems and policy, enhances conditions that promote health, and builds community capacity to ensure equitable health opportunities. IPHI is one of over 50 public health institutes and a member of the National Network of Public Health Institutes. For more information about IPHI, visit: www.institutephi.org, and follow on social media @InstitutePHI.
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