Elements of a Healthy Community - A Holistic Approach to Feeding Seniors in Community

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The 12 Elements of a Healthy Community came out of work developed by public health professionals. The Elements were developed to shine a light on the community factors that help to support both an individual’s and family’s opportunity to make healthy choices because a healthy community safe from violence promotes health for everyone. This presentation will introduce the 12 Elements of a Healthy Community and, using YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix’s Senior Meal Program as a case study, will demonstrate both how these elements can strengthen a food program and how a community food program can strengthen community health. As an organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women, this community health model will be demonstrated through the lens of race and gender.

Debra Esparza

Chief Operating Officer

Arizona YWCA of Metropolitan Phoenix

Debra Esparza has enjoyed success in many fields including banking, consulting, entrepreneurship, academia, and non- profit executive leadership. Most recently, Debra served as a Senior Associate with the Girl Scouts- Arizona Cactus Pine Council where she was instrumental in completing the development and construction of the Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain. Debbie’s personal commitment to community service is demonstrated through years of philanthropic activity and board and committee leadership. An advocate for women’s and girl’s issues on the local, statewide and national levels for more than 25 years, she has served on the boards of the YWCA of the USA, Leadership California, the Los Angeles Women’s Foundation and the Association of Girl Scouts Executive Staff. She serves on the Board of Valley Leadership and is a member of the Latina Giving Circle.

Lizzie Kazan

Director of Contract Administration

Area Agency on Aging, Region One

Lizzie Kazan graduated from New York University with her bachelor?s in psychology. She obtained her MBA from Arizona State University in 2016. After finishing her undergraduate studies, she served in the United States Peace Corps in Uganda. Lizzie returned to her home state of Arizona to work improving the lives of those in need. Lizzie has been with the Area Agency on Aging, Region One for 10 years working within the aging services community to support older adults safely aging in place.