About the SWITCH Movement
Mission
The School Wellness Initiative for Thriving Community Health, SWITCH, is a movement dedicated to supporting and advancing wellness efforts for Massachusetts students, schools and communities.
Vision
To create a school wellness environment that supports the whole child.
Meet the Team

Denise Courtney
RDN, SNS
Nutrition Education School Wellness and Training Coordinator, Office for Food and Nutrition Programs
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Denise’s Favorite Wellness Practices:

Nicole Good
School Wellness Specialist, Office for Food and Nutrition Programs Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicole’s Favorite Wellness Practices:
Running, hiking and skiing through New England with family and friends.

Robert Leshin
MPA
Director, Office for Food and Nutrition Programs, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Robert’s Favorite Wellness Practices:

Karen McGrail
MEd, RDN, LDN
Director, The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition at Framingham State University
Karen’s Favorite Wellness Practices:

Lynnea Spencer
MEd, RDN, LDN, SNS
Nutrition Education, Wellness & A-list Dietitian, The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition at Framingham State University
Adjunct Professor, Nutrition and Health Studies Department, Framingham State University
Lynnea’s Favorite Wellness Practices:

Catherine Wickham
PhD, RD, CND
Assistant Professor, Framingham State University
Faculty Liaison to The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition at Framingham State University