Who We Are
Live Healthy Gwinnett launched in 2014 as a partnership between Gwinnett Parks and Recreation and Eastside Medical Center. Live Healthy Gwinnett is designed to encourage and engage Gwinnett County residents to invest in personal wellness while focusing on four major wellness areas: Be Active, Eat Healthy, Get Checked and Be Positive.
Our Purpose
According to the 2013 Gwinnett County Health Department Community Health Assessment, Gwinnett’s current obesity rate of 26 percent places a quarter of the adult population at higher risk for serious conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, osteoarthritis, respiratory problems, and stroke. It is also known by the assessment that 20 percent of Gwinnett County residents get no leisure time physical activity.
Live Healthy Gwinnett takes a proactive wellness approach to address the preventable chronic illnesses that impact individuals of Gwinnett County. Through community education, people can significantly reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases by making simple lifestyle changes: eating healthy, increasing physical activity and reducing stress.
Vision
To be Gwinnett County's inspiration to enjoy, explore and discover healthy lifestyles for generations to come.
Mission
To promote positive change in the Gwinnett community that encourages people to:
Values
- Promotion of Healthy Living Principals
- Participation in Regular Physical Activity
- Developing Effective Community Partnerships
- Bringing together Diverse Cultures and Generations
Our Team
Carion Marcelin
Brad Livesay
Gabriela Reinoso
Brandon Seay
Kayla Oliver
Sydney Wade
Brianna Villareal
Kacee Holmes
Vera Buraya
Keanu Kuteh
Carion Marcelin, Manager
Carion Marcelin serves as the Manager for Live Healthy Gwinnett, where she provides leadership and operational support across all four pillars—Be Active, Eat Healthy, Get Checked, and Be Positive. In this role, she manages the Live Healthy Gwinnett website, maintains the Community Dashboard with up-to-date health indicators, oversees budget tracking, and supports strategic planning and program coordination. Carion also represents Live Healthy Gwinnett at wellness-related board meetings and community events. She is committed to fostering collaboration among team members, promoting data-informed decision-making, and ensuring the effective implementation of health and wellness initiatives throughout Gwinnett County.
Carion joined Gwinnett County in April 2019 as the Live Healthy Gwinnett Project Coordinator. She led Be Active Gwinnett, a mobile recreation initiative targeting play desert communities to reduce childhood obesity and promote physical activity. She also supervised Harvest Gwinnett, which operates eleven community gardens that improve food access and provide hands-on environmental education and engagement for residents. In partnership with GUIDE, Inc., Carion became a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) instructor and has trained more than 150 community leaders in suicide prevention.
Carion earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a minor in Public Health from the University of South Florida. She began her career teaching 7th and 8th grade science as a Teach For America corps member, where she witnessed firsthand the effects of food insecurity and poor nutrition on student health and academic performance. Inspired to make a greater impact, she earned her Master of Public Health from Mercer University in 2018. Carion is passionate about reducing health disparities in underserved communities and empowering individuals of all ages to become advocates for their own health through education and community engagement.
Brad Livesay, Project Coordinator
Brad Livesay currently serves as the Project Coordinator for Live Healthy Gwinnett, overseeing the Harvest Gwinnett initiative, which manages 11 community gardens across Gwinnett County. Brad was originally hired as the Program Supervisor for Harvest Gwinnett in March 2021 and was promoted to Program Coordinator in October 2022, then elevated to Project Coordinator in 2025 in recognition of his continued leadership, innovation, and commitment to improving community health through urban agriculture and food access.
Brad holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Auburn University. After graduation, he joined the United States Peace Corps, serving two years in the Republic of Moldova where he taught English and launched extracurricular programs promoting volunteerism, creativity, and critical thinking.
Brad began his career with Gwinnett County in 2013 as an educator with Gwinnett Parks and Recreation. He later transitioned to the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, where he collaborated on natural resource management, including wildlife habitat preservation, invasive species removal, native plant reintroduction, and trail maintenance. With a deep passion for public service and wellness, Brad is dedicated to promoting healthy eating, environmental stewardship, and community engagement through gardening and hands-on education programs that improve the well-being of Gwinnett residents.
Gabriela Reinoso, Project Coordinator
Gabriela Reinoso is a dedicated public health professional with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Kennesaw State University. She currently serves as a Project Coordinator for Live Healthy Gwinnett, where she oversees both the Be Active Gwinnett mobile recreation initiative and the Be Positive mental health and wellness pillar. In this role, Gabriela leads programming that promotes physical activity, mental health awareness, and substance abuse prevention throughout Gwinnett County.
Gabriela began her journey with Live Healthy Gwinnett as an intern and quickly rose through the ranks due to her passion, leadership, and impact, eventually serving as a Program Supervisor before her promotion to Project Coordinator. She has developed and implemented a range of free community programs designed to empower residents to take control of their physical and mental health.
In addition to her work in active living, Gabriela is a passionate mental health advocate, particularly for Latino and Hispanic youth. She is trained in both Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and Youth Mental Health First Aid, equipping parents, caregivers, and educators with tools to recognize and respond to signs of mental distress, suicide risk, and substance abuse.
Gabriela’s mission is to create a healthier, more informed community through culturally competent programming and inclusive wellness education. Her work reflects a deep commitment to reducing health disparities and increasing access to preventive care for underserved populations.
Brandon Seay, Program Supervisor
Brandon Seay leads the impactful Harvest Gwinnett community gardens initiative, which has grown to eleven gardens across Gwinnett County. This initiative provides freshly grown produce to local families in need and offers residents meaningful opportunities to grow their own food, connect with others, and learn about sustainability and food systems.
Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Science and Technology at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), majoring in environmental science with a minor in biology. A proud Gwinnett County native, Brandon has been involved in a variety of organized activities and programs from a young age—including sports, music, and local service organizations.
At GGC, Brandon was an active student leader, participating in academic symposiums, student organizations, and community engagement efforts. He played a key role in organizing and growing the college’s community garden and Micro farm program, which now supports food donations, student research, academic collaboration, and resource conservation.
Brandon is passionate about plant science, food security, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. He continues to dedicate himself to building healthier communities across Gwinnett by increasing access to fresh food and promoting sustainable practices.
Kayla Oliver, Recreation Leader
Kayla Oliver joined Live Healthy Gwinnett in July 2023 and has since become a dedicated advocate for community health. She recently graduated of Georgia Gwinnett College, earning her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Her passion for health and wellness ignited when she began her fitness journey back in 2020. Kayla has always had the gift of serving and enjoys helping others stay active and knowledgeable about the importance of taking care of your body, from the inside out. Not only does Kayla want to impact her family and friends, but she also wants to help further build up the community. Kayla's motto is “Stay active. Stay healthy. Stay you!"
Brianna Villareal, Recreation Leader
Brianna Villareal joined the Live Healthy Gwinnett team in December 2023 as a Recreation Leader. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Georgia Gwinnett College. Passionate about health and wellness, Brianna enjoys spending her free time at the gym, exploring new restaurants, and shopping. With a heart for service and a strong desire to give back, she is committed to making a positive impact in the community through her role. Brianna is excited to help others lead healthier, more active lives and to support initiatives that promote overall well-being.
Sydney Wade, Recreation Leader
Sydney began her journey with Live Healthy Gwinnett as an intern and quickly advanced to a program leader role by Summer 2024. That same year, she earned her degree in Environmental Horticulture, focusing on sustainable urban agriculture. Sydney aspires to use her education to help provide fresh produce to families lacking access to it. Community engagement is very important to her, and she believes everyone deserves the chance to learn how to grow their own food. Throughout her time with Live Healthy Gwinnett, she aims to share the knowledge she has gained over the years with aspiring gardeners while also learning from those with more gardening experience.
Vera Buraya, Recreation Leader
Vera is a passionate public health professional and proud graduate of Georgia Southern University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health. She is dedicated to teaching others about health and helping communities live healthier lives. Growing up, Vera was involved in sports and ballet, which sparked her love for fitness. Now, she enjoys working out at the gym, reading, and spending time with her friends, family, and her cat, Jimmy. Vera works to spread positivity and support others in finding balance in their health journeys, while making healthy living both fun and long lasting. With her mix of fitness, creativity, and care for her community, she hopes to make a strong, positive impact through her work with Live Healthy Gwinnett.
Kacee Holmes, Recreation Leader
Kacee recently joined Live Healthy Gwinnett team in the Summer 2025. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Dance at Troy University and is on track to graduate in 2028. After she graduates, Kacee will continue to follow her dream of performing on Broadway and becoming a professional actor. Kacee loves to spread kindness and make a positive impact on her community, which is why becoming a Recreation Leader has brought her such great joy. Not only is she helping her community, but she is also learning how to help others in the future who want to learn more about nutrition and how to grow fresh food in their backyard. Since graduating from Gwinnett County Schools, Kacee is ready to put her big girl boots on and serve the county she loves.
Keanu Kuteh, Recreation Leader
Keanue just moved to Gwinnet County from Greensboro NC. He is an outgoing community service professional who is passionate about helping his community. Helping his community is important to him because in his early 20’s Keanue experienced homelessness. During this rough season of his life, he developed a non-profit organization called “Feed the Homies”. This organization helped give back to communities with food disparities. Keanue even had an opportunity to partner with the WSFCS school district, in 2022 he led a canned food and winter clothes drive. This event raised nearly 2,000 in proceeds. He has a background in outreach, community service and developing new community service growth opportunities for the companies he worked for in the past. In his role now as a Recreation Leader, Keanue hopes to help grow the number of volunteers in the community garden, create more partnership opportunities for LHG and work with more middle school and high school students. Most importantly, Keanue wants to expand the network of people he can help inside of Gwinnett County. Keanue is excited to bring life to a community garden near you!