about us
Nutrition First serves as the Washington WIC Association
We support and promote breastfeeding, good nutrition, and access to food through education and advocacy. Our efforts focus on the pre-natal and early childhood populations (with an emphasis on reaching low income families); promoting prevention and shaping the health of the next generation by decreasing risk factors for chronic disease through a lifetime of good nutrition. We feel that access to healthy food is a social responsibility, and we know that good nutrition prepares a child to succeed in school and reach their full potential. Nutrition First is registered as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Mission
We support and promote good nutrition, breastfeeding, and equitable access to healthy foods through education and advocacy.
Vision
Well-nourished communities thriving in Washington State.
Membership
is comprised of those providing and/or administrating the WIC program, early learning professionals, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, IBCLC’s and others with a passion in fulfilling our mission. Individual membership is free. By signing up to receive the Nutrition First Newsletter, you are considered a member!
Local WIC Agency Membership
All WIC agencies in Washington State are members of Nutrition First. Local WIC Agency Membership Benefits
We would like to recognize our Lifetime Members – these individuals contributed a lifetime membership donation to Nutrition First:
Betty Clemmons
Susan Thiel
Lisa DiGiorgio
Malvina Goodwin
Barbara Krogstad
Stacey Webb
History
Nutrition First, formerly Washington Association of Local WIC Agencies (WALWICA), was founded in 1987 by six WIC staff members who recognized the need to bring together the collective knowledge of a WIC professional to strengthen the quality of services provided to low-income women, infants, and children.
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Upcoming Events
Foundations in Lactation Support – available now!
01/01/2023 – 12/31/2023 @ All Day –
Updated in 2021 to be more inclusive of the diverse population WIC serves!
Recent Job Postings
Vancouver/Clark County WIC Certifier – 2 positions
Fulltime Nutrition Assistant Certifier 1 or 2 – starting pay $20.00-$22.27 hourly. 2 positions open. https://seamarcommunityhealthcenters.applytojob.com/apply/9gvQkNrlNc/Nutrition-Assistant-Certifier-I-Or-II?referrer=20230530185103B2Q0NDJXOUHMT2TA
Vancouver/Clark County WIC RD
Fulltime temp WIC RD position – starting pay $67,442.75 salary. 1 position open https://seamarcommunityhealthcenters.applytojob.com/apply/Z66zbxGhah/Nutritionist-RD?referrer=202305301847339SQCESBNWLKR0XYY
2023-24
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Delores Baccus
Board President
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Manager
Public Health Seattle and King County
Seattle WA

Stacey Busey
Board Treasurer
WIC Supervisor, RDN, CD, IBCLC
Yakima Valley Farm Works Clinic
Yakima WA

Cindy Johnson
Board Secretary
WIC Coordinator/Nutritionist
Mattawa Community Medical Clinic
Mattawa WA

Cindy Gamble
Board Past-President
Tribal Public Health Consultant
American Indian Health Commission for Washington State
Olympia, WA

Triniti Gorbunova MA, CLC (she/her)
Director of NOURISH
Rainier Valley Birth & Health Center

Ana Ortega
WIC Certifier/Breastfeeding Educator
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Walla Walla WA

Marah Zinnen, RDN
Former WIC RD
MPH candidate, University of Washington

Emma Rangel
WIC Certifier
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic