At PHFE WIC, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of parents and children in our community. This year, we celebrated the milestone anniversaries of 47 incredible staff members who have dedicated 20, 25, 30, 40, and 45 years of service to the WIC Program. We honor our staff, who are passionate and dedicated to the work we do each day. Among those staff is our executive director, Kiran Saluja, who celebrates 40 years of service and leadership at PHFE WIC.
Kiran Saluja, MPH celebrates 40 years of WIC service!
This year, Kiran Saluja celebrates 40 years of exceptional service, dedication, and leadership of the PHFE WIC Program, the largest local WIC agency in the nation.
Kiran is a Registered Dietitian and received a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the UCLA School of Public Health and a Master’s degree from the University of Delhi, India. Her academic credentials led her to begin a career in public health at WIC. In 1984, Kiran supervised clinics throughout Los Angeles, helped open our first office in Pico Rivera, and was promoted to Area Manager by the end of 1985. She became Deputy Director of our Nutrition Services and Projects department, then Associate Director in 2013. By 2014, Kiran became the 2nd Executive Director at PHFE WIC.
Throughout her career, Kiran has fiercely advocated WIC and breastfeeding, recognizing its importance in early infant development. She has been influential on numerous breastfeeding coalitions, task forces, and local, state, and federal committees. Kiran served on the National WIC Association Board for seven years and as Board Chair in 2012.
Kiran’s legacy is one of passion, advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of women, infants, and children. As we celebrate her 40 years of service, we recognize her impressive professional achievements and her deep, personal dedication to the families she serves. Thank you, Kiran, for your tireless work and the lasting impact you’ve made in the lives of so many.
Annie Rojas
Annie celebrates 45 years of working for PHFE WIC. In 1979, she started as a clerk, greeting and helping families as they entered our office. Within that same year, Annie and another staff moved into our phone department. Now known as our Information and Referral Department, Annie helped grow and currently supervises the department of 16 staff.
Reaching 45 years is a milestone that speaks volumes about the dedication she has to our families and the work we do. Thank you, Annie, for the passion and commitment you have when connecting with WIC families.
Thank you to each of our staff members for their commitment and impact on the communities we serve. Here at PHFE WIC, we are proud to have such dedicated individuals as part of our team.
