DPP Lifestyle Coach Network Newsletter


March 2026

Newsletter Highlights

March Resources

Nutrition Month, Diabetes Alert Day, and more

DTTAC Advanced Lifestyle Coach Training

Ongoing webinar and podcast opportunities

DPP Lifestyle Coach Spotlight

Ana Valle-Greene, YMCA Southeastern NC

2026 DPP Lifestyle Coach Convening

June 9-10, 2026

March Resources

DTTAC Advanced Lifestyle Coach Training

5 advanced lifestyle coach training on-demand webinars available now!

Use discount code NC26Web at checkout!

Podcast

Use discount code NC26Pod at checkout!

DPP Lifestyle Coach Spotlight

Ana Valle-Greene

YMCA of Southeastern NC

Ana joined the YMCA SENC team in 2024 and quickly stepped into her role as a trained DPP Lifestyle Coach. As a bilingual coach, she brings an added layer of connection and accessibility for participants, helping ensure that more individuals feel welcomed and supported on their health journey.

While 2025 presented its share of challenges in launching a cohort, Ana never lost her enthusiasm or commitment. She remained proactive and persistent, personally reaching out to referred participants, following up consistently, and even meeting with individuals one on one to keep them engaged and motivated. Her patience and dedication were instrumental in building the trust and momentum needed to finally launch a cohort in January 2026.

Ana has done an exceptional job connecting with participants, recruiting new members, and fostering strong retention within her group. Her ability to build meaningful relationships and create a supportive environment has made a lasting impact. Ana’s perseverance, passion, and genuine care for the people she serves truly embody the spirit of the DPP, and we are proud to recognize her outstanding efforts.

You can nominate a DPP lifestyle coach in your organization who is doing great work!

Nominations will be featured in future editions of the DiabetesFreeNC DPP Lifestyle Coach Network Newsletter.

DTTAC DPP Lifestyle Coach Convening

Emory University Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) is pleased to announce the 2026 National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Convening to be held June 9-10th in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

The Lifestyle Coach Convening is designed to share best practices for engaging, enrolling, retaining, and supporting populations at greatest risk for type 2 diabetes in the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program.

 

Registration is free but spaces are limited! Click the link below to learn more and to reserve your spot! Registration is limited to two Lifestyle Coaches per organization. A limited number of need-based travel scholarships are available.

 

For those unable to attend in-person, a limited virtual participation option is available. The virtual option includes livestream access to the in-person Convening general sessions, plus access to limited virtual breakout sessions that are interactive and specially designed for virtual participants.

 

Ready for the 2026 Lifestyle Coach Convening? Click here for all the details!

 

For questions, please email DTTAC@emory.edu.

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