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About Us

Nutritious food and social connection weave the fabric of good health, and provide a way to honor and celebrate our differences. This is our focus and sits at the heart of our values and our name, Health + Nutrition First. 

 

Our team specializes in health and nutrition policy, systems of care, public health programs, strategy, and advocacy.​

Meet the Founder

Jennifer Noll Folliard MPH, RDN

Founder, Health + Nutrition First

Jennifer Folliard, MPH, RDN, is the founder and principal consultant at Health + Nutrition First. She is a registered dietitian with expertise in public health systems and policies. Jenn received her Bachelor of Science in human nutrition and food/nutrition in business from Purdue University and her Master of Public Health, focused on public health policy and systems of care, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In her previous position as the Maternal Child Health Director for the South Dakota Department of Health, Jenn worked with multi-sector partners to develop and advance priorities that would improve the health of South Dakota families. Before moving to South Dakota, she worked in Washington, D.C., for ten years, conducting state and federal policy research and advocating for these policies to build effective public health systems. 

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"I am delighted to offer a commendation to Health and Nutrition First, LLC for their exemplary work in crafting a strategic communications plan for disseminating The State of South Dakota Children’s Well-Being: 2023 Report.  From the inception of the project, Health and Nutrition First, LLC demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and expertise. Their adept handling of the development of a graphic logo, creation of six data briefs, and design of slide decks and marketing materials contributed to our organization’s ability to effectively communicate critical information regarding children's well-being in South Dakota. Additionally, their team was collaborative and responsive to formative feedback throughout the process, which made the process of working with them rewarding and enjoyable.  In sum, the efforts of Health and Nutrition First, LLC not only ensured that the data reached its intended audience, but also maximized its impact in raising awareness and fostering positive change."
-Darla Biel, Assistant Director of Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment

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