Meet WIC Staff

Lane County WIC Team



Our friendly WIC staff looks forward to visiting with you, answering any questions you may have about our program, and assisting your family in reaching its nutritional goals. 

 

Alicia Alarcon

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  Alicia Alarcon
  WIC Certifier - Bilingual
  541-682-4323





Alicia has worked for WIC since 2004.  Before coming to WIC she worked with the Healthy Families program for eight years.  Alicia enjoys helping breastfeeding moms and babies.  She loves connecting with clients and working with new babies all the time!

In her free time, Alicia likes to go for walks and also enjoys cooking.



Cameron Batchelor

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  Cameron Batchelor
  Office Assistant
  541-682-4602



Cameron joined the WIC team in November 2022.  She has a degree in human physiology and is pursuing her master's in business administration in healthcare.   Cameron is passionate about public health and enjoys helping people support their families.

Outside of work she enjoys playing video games, cooking and spending time with her family and puppy Diddy.




Dana Baxter

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  Dana Baxter
  WIC Certifier
  541-682-4673





Dana Baxter has a degree in Nutritional Science/Dietetics and has been working in the field of Nutrition Education for the past 22 years. She loves that she gets to share and apply her passions for health, food and education every day.

When not at work, Dana likes to run, bike, go on hikes with her spunky dog, explore local thrift stores and read biographies of fascinating people.



Leslie Calderon

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  Leslie Calderon
  Office Assistant 2 - Bilingual
  541-682-8733

Jason Conner

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  Jason Conner
  WIC Certifier
  541-682-4675




Jason has worked as a WIC Certifier for 12 years.  He enjoys meeting with families and teaching classes at WIC.

When he is not working, Jason likes spending time with his wife and two daughters.  He also enjoys reading books, listening to music, and exploring Oregon with his Chiweenie Iggy.


Pam Dillehay


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  Pam Dillehay

  Office Assistant 2 - Bilingual
  541-682-2379





Pam really enjoys meeting families at WIC!  She moved to Eugene in 1999 and joined WIC in 2011. 

Pam grew up in California, Texas, Peru, and Kentucky, and traveled across the U.S. every summer until she moved to the west coast.  Pam lives with 2 other humans, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 birds, 4 gerbils, and several goldfish.

Kara Helgeson

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 Kara Helgeson
 WIC Certifier
 541-682-4307


Kara is a native Oregonian who first came to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon.   After graduation she moved to rural Alaska where she worked in many roles to support primary care at the local community health center.  She recently returned to Eugene and joined the WIC team in November 2022.  She is excited to be working with WIC families to support them in their efforts to optimize their health. 

In her spare time Kara is adventuring on hiking trails with her Springer Spaniel and enjoying the local arts and cuisine with her husband.



Leticia Ibarra

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  Leticia Ibarra
  WIC Certifier - Bilingual
  541-682-4669



Leticia has worked at WIC since 2000, and still enjoys it a lot. 

When not at work, Leticia enjoys being in the outdoors with her husband and three kids.  They like camping, hiking and the beach.


Tammy Johnson

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  Tammy Johnson
  WIC Program Supervisor
  541-682-4674
  [email protected]


Tammy has worked for the Lane County WIC Program since 1996.  In 2002 she became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and has found that providing breastfeeding support for WIC families is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.  Tammy also enjoys all the laughter kids bring to the office.

When not at work, Tammy and her husband are usually gardening or hanging out with family. 




Alisha Moore

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  Alisha Moore
 
Program Services Coordinator
  541-682-8735




Alisha joined the WIC team in March of 2019. She has lived in Eugene for 6 years and previously worked as a physician assistant (PA) in community health before taking time off to be at home with her two children. She enjoys working with people to improve individual and community health through education.

 

When she is not at work, Alisha loves being with her children and working as a volunteer land steward for the McKenzie River Trust, removing invasive plants and surveying for native plant and animal species. In her free time you can usually find her playing outdoors in the forest-- hiking, camping, backpacking and freshwater snorkeling.



Carly Robertson

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  Carly Robertson
 
WIC Nutritionist/RD
  541-682-4699





Carly is a Registered Dietitian who joined the Lane County WIC team in April 2019. She graduated from Oregon State University and completed her internship with the Golden Gate Dietetic Internship Program. Carly enjoys working with families and providing individualized nutrition education. 

 

In her free time, Carly likes hiking, cooking, playing volleyball, practicing photography and spending quality time with her friends and family.




 

Heather Rush

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  Heather Rush
  WIC Nutritionist/RD
  541-682-4658


  
  
   
Heather is a Registered Dietitian and began working at WIC in 1997 in Marion County.  She has worked in Lane County since 2003.  Heather graduated from Oregon State University and completed an internship at The New York Hospital.  She enjoys providing nutrition education and connecting families with community resources.

In her free time, Heather enjoys picking fresh produce from many local farms near her home, as well as baking and freezing the fruits and vegetables for winter months.  She also enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and four children.


Amanda Silacci

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  Amanda Silacci
  WIC Certifier
  541-682-4647



Amanda is a Registered Dietitian who joined the WIC team in July of 2022. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University in 2017 and completed her internship with Napa State Hospital. In 2019, Amanda relocated from California to Eugene in order to be closer to her sister and nephews.  She enjoys providing nutrition education and is glad to be a part of the Lane County community.

In her free time Amanda loves spending time outdoors, cooking, playing in her garden, and learning new things, whether that be a new craft technique or her husband explaining general relativity.



Lisa Walter

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  Lisa Walter
  Lead Senior Office Assistant
  541-682-4649
  [email protected]





Lisa has lived in the Lane County area all of her life.  She has worked for Lane County Government for 19 years.  All of those years have been in the WIC Program.

Lisa is married and has one daughter.  She spends most of her time enjoying family and friends.  Her favorite activities are reading, hiking and paddle boarding.  Lisa's family loves the outdoors and spends much of their time together camping and rafting.