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 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