Center for Nutrition And Activity Promotion - CNAP
In light of the obesity and diabetes epidemics, efforts to promote healthy lifestyles are critically needed. Building a strong future starts today. - Cindy Wolff, CNAP Director

CNAP Director

Cindy Wolff, Director of the Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion

Cindy Wolff, MPA, PhD, RD
 Director
25 Main St., Suite 201B
Chico, CA 95928
530-898-5288
cwolff@csuchico.edu

Cindy Wolff, MPA, PhD, RD

Cindy Wolff is a third generation CSUC alumni (grandmother, 1912; father, 1950). She began her higher education career at CSUC as a Biology major in 1971. She taught part-time in the Nutrition and Food Sciences Program from 1982-1984 and returned to accept a tenure track position following the completion of her PhD in 1987.

Achievements, recognitions, and contributions include the following:

  • Created the CSU, Chico Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion (CNAP) and the grant funded programs comprising the center:
    • OPT for Fit Kids
    • Sierra Cascade Nutrition and Activity Consortium
    • StepFit (Pedometer Walking Program)
    • OPT for Fit Kids subcontracts: Safe Schools-Healthy Students and Families and Schools Together (FAST)
    • Evaluation Services
    • 5 a Day Power Play! Campaign
  • Obtained $7 million in grants and contracts since 2001
  • Received the Chico Professional Achievement Honors Award (2003), and the CSUC Research Foundation, Outstanding Project Director (2003).
  • Co-presented collaborative graduate and undergraduate research findings via publication in refereed journals or presentation at professional conferences for over 60 CSUC students since 2000.
  • Published 8 research articles in refereed journal

Curriculum vitae