Generations is working in your community to equip vulnerable individuals and communities to advance their health through physical activity and nutrition programs and policies. Generations, founded in September 2003, is located in Sunnyvale, California currently serving Northern California. Generations Impact Areas
Generations is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency. All Donations are tax-deductible. Our Federal tax id number is 20-0737711. Board of Directors
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Having spent 19 + years in the fitness industry, and earning Masters of Arts degree in Kinesiology from San Jose State University, Dan was experiencing “success” in the fitness industry, but he knew something was missing. In 2003, Dan heard a whisper in his heart to “serve the underserved.” Dan set out to take the experience and education he’d been blessed with and share it with vulnerable communities. Following his heart, he left a successful career and founded Generations Community Wellness. As Generations begins it’s seventh year, Dan is proud to have reached thousands of vulnerable communities with his message of healthy living and has ever-greater visions for the expansion of the organization. In addition to leading Generations, Dan serves on many boards and committees as well as teaches as an adjunct professor at San Jose State University. “Our goal is to help all communities, especially low-income neighborhoods, have high-quality physical activity opportunities and access to healthy food.”
Aby Ryan joined the Generations team in 2008 as a Program Director, and quickly climbed the ranks to earn the title of Chief Operating Officer. Drawn to Generations by its commitment to improving the health of all generations – kids, families and older adults - Ryan is a huge supporter of the “active living” movement. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of San Diego, Aby’s first career was as a tennis professional and collegiate coach at Santa Clara University. Upon retirement from tennis, Aby began a career in the public sector with various community benefit organizations. Her experience focused on youth and workforce development, social and policy issues impacting the lives of girls and women, and curriculum development. Aby specializes in physical activity curriculum design and seeks to develop innovative strategies to create opportunities for physical activity and improve access to healthy foods in all communities. With a proven history of program and community development, Aby has had success in securing grant funds to help foster her organizations' missions.
In 2006, Silvia joined the Generations Team as a Senior Fitness Instructor, and she currently oversees all of the Aging and Youth programs at Generations. Silvia earned her degree in Physical Fitness for Seniors and Toddlers at Wingate Institute in Israel. With 15 years of experience as a Physical Fitness Specialist, Silvia has taught in senior and community centers, as well as day-care and special needs facilities. Silvia also directed Learning Through Movement: a special fitness program for toddlers in Community Centers. Silvia believes that movement equals life. She has always been active in sports such as volleyball, swimming, yoga, cycling, aerobics, and kickboxing.
Trinh joined the Generations team in 2008 as a Program Coordinator for the Spring Chickens and Walk this Way programs. Trinh recently received his Master’s Degree at San Jose State in exercise physiology with an emphasis on older adults. Trinh’s thesis is on the functional capacity improvement of older adults participating in the Spring Chicken exercise program. In both his work and school experience, Trinh has had the privilege of working with a variety of different populations ranging from athletic, able-body persons to disabled, frail and injured individuals. During his leisure time Trinh enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, golf, and tennis.
Trudy joined the Generations team in 2006. Trudy takes on multiple roles as bookkeeper, human resources, and office manager. Trudy has been enriched by a variety of careers, ranging from performing as a costumed character, a bank manager, a stay-at-home mom, to her current position as Office Manager for Generations Community Wellness. Trudy has fallen in love with the humor, truth, and simplicity of Generations. Trudy is a 45-year-old happily married mom of 3 funny kids. Her hobbies include laughter, walking, reading, eating fruits and vegetables and enjoying the benefits of increased fiber.
Monique Pangilinan Monique joined the Generations team in 2010 as the Girls on the Move Program Coordinator and since has been promoted to Youth Programs Coordinator, running the Girls on the Move Program as well as working on the Movetrition Program. Monique was raised in San Jose, graduated from Independence High School and is currently working on her nursing degree from Evergreen Valley College. Monique has a passion for working with youth and is dedicating to improving the lives of young women in her community. As a lifelong athlete she hopes to share her skills, knowledge and passion will the youth she serves. In her free time you might find Monique bike riding, hiking, playing volleyball and badminton, spending time with her family or attending a Giants game.
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