Paige West
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Program Manager with experience leading statewide nonprofit initiatives in nutrition education, food access, and public health. Skilled in managing CalFresh Outreach (California’s SNAP outreach program) and CalFresh Healthy Living (California’s SNAP-Ed program promoting healthy eating and physical activity), ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements, and providing technical assistance, training, and communications support to local agencies. Collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to advancing equitable access to nutrition resources across California.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Programs Manager
Catholic Charities of California
Sacramento, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Provide day-to-day management and oversight of statewide CalFresh Outreach (CFO) and CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) program administration, policies, and operations.
- Oversee statewide compliance across LCCOs by implementing federal and state guidance and managing administrative tracking systems for MOUs, insurance documentation, civil rights and NVRA trainings, time and effort certifications, and key program deadlines.
- Manage CFHL site list management, including qualifications, additions, removals, and ongoing tracking of 50+ sites annually.
- Increased support with technical assistance to LCCOs on curriculum implementation, reporting, data requirements, and program modifications.
- Coordinate statewide conference calls, quarterly agency meetings, trainings, site visits, and in-person events.
- Represent CCC in state-level workgroups, meetings, and partner convening while fostering strong collaborative relationships.
Nutrition Programs Coordinator
Catholic Charities of California
Sacramento, CA
07.2023 - 01.2026
- Supported routine operations of CFO and CFHL programs under the Nutrition Programs Senior Manager.
- Maintained compliance tracking systems for LCCOs, ensuring required documentation (MOUs, civil rights training, insurance, voter registration, and time and effort reporting) was collected and up to date for over 100+ local staff.
- Ensured the Nutrition Programs website content remained current, accurate, and accessible to partner agencies.
- Assisted with PEARS data cleaning, CFHL site list maintenance, and other program data processes.
- Supported preparation for site visits, meetings, trainings, and conferences, including logistics, materials coordination, and travel planning.
- Prepared monthly newsletters and agency calls' agendas, quarterly program calls' agenda, and workgroup meetings, providing notes and follow-up support.
Project Associate, Nutrition Educator
The Food Trust
Reading, PA
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered nutrition education at assigned sites using evidence-based curricula to promote healthy eating behaviors for 10+ sites (i.e. Schools and Public Housing sites, corner stores).
- Tailored nutrition and health messaging to diverse communities to support behavior change and program goals.
- Collaborated with community partners and site staff to expand program reach and strengthen local engagement.
- Supported program growth through coordination with internal teams and external partners.
Community Outreach Associate
The Food Trust
Reading, PA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted community outreach focused on nutrition education and food access initiatives.
- Supported partnerships with local farmers and community organizations to increase access to fresh food.
- Assisted with development of promotional and educational materials, including social media and outreach tools.
- Supported event coordination and community engagement efforts to establish ongoing 1-2 farmers' markets weekly
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy & Political Science, International Studies, Environmental Studies
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD01-2019
Skills
- Program management & administration
- Training, facilitation & communications
- Compliance tracking & reporting
- Data tracking & process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement & technical assistance
- Proficient in Microsoft, Calendly, Zoom, Dropbox & Canva
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Nutrition Programs Manager
Catholic Charities of California
01.2026 - Current
Nutrition Programs Coordinator
Catholic Charities of California
07.2023 - 01.2026
Project Associate, Nutrition Educator
The Food Trust
12.2022 - 07.2023
Community Outreach Associate
The Food Trust
08.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Delaware Valley University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy & Political Science, International Studies, Environmental Studies
McDaniel College
CONTACT
- 610-781-3760
- Paigebwest97@gmail.com
- 5245 Hidden Lane Sacramento, 95819