Ivana Kadija
| Ivana Kadija | ||
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Candidate for
Charlottesville City School Board |
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| Election | Nov. 8, 2011 | |
| For term to start | 2012 | |
| Term End | 2016 | |
Biographical Information
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| Spouse | Brian Wimer | |
| Alma mater | Columbia University | |
| Profession | Health Coach | |
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Ivana Kadija is Chair of the City School Board's School Health Advisory Board -- and has been an active member of the Clark Elementary School PTO since 2008.
As a health advocate, Kadija collected (to date) over 1,000 signatures [1] from local residents demanding that city schools limit the amount of sugar given to students.[2] Signatories include Mayor David Norris, City Councilors Satyendra Huja and Kristin Szakos, Dr. Gregory Gelburd, Dr. Zachary Bush, Dr. Martin Albert, Dr. David Aller, Dr. Dean Kedes, Dr. Paul Wisman, Dr. Paul Lyons and Wayne Berry, a psychologist with the Virginia Dept of Education.
Biography
Ivana Kadija is a nutrition and wellness counselor certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is also the founder and CEO of Yourishment.com, an online food and lifestyle network. Kadija also has a BA from Columbia University.
Election history
Kadija was a candidate for the Charlottesville City School Board in the 2011 election.[3], coming in sixth of the seven candidates for four seats.
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Amy J. Laufer | 4,178 | 20.86 |
| Willa M. Neale | 3,804 | 18.99 |
| Colette E. Blount | 3,053 | 15.24 |
| Jennifer L. McKeever | 2,854 | 14.25 |
| Guian A. McKee | 2,658 | 13.27 |
| Ivana Kadija | 1,969 | 9.83 |
| Steven C. Latimer | 1,406 | 7.02 |
| Write In | 105 | 0.52 |
| Source: Virginia State Board of Elections[4] | ||
Voters could cast four votes, one for each of the four seats available, hence the percentages do not total 100%.
References
- ↑ Web. Sugared down: Advisory board calls for healthier school food, Courteney Stuart, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, 25 May 2011, retrieved 26 May 2011.
- ↑ Web. Un-super Size Me: Can City Schools Stem the Obesity Epidemic?, Courteney Stuart, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, August 23, 2011, retrieved September 4, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Health activist running for city School Board, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, 28 July 2011, retrieved 5 August 2011.
- ↑ Web. November 2011 General Election Results, State Board of Elections, retrieved March 17, 2017.