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Strengths/Skills
Executive strategist
Inclusive unifier
Candidate Bio
I champion comprehensive food service programs, envisioning schools as holistic, healthy environments. My expertise spans program design, staff management, and a youth-led movement for healthier school meals.
I am a leader committed to advancing dietitians in school nutrition as we contribute to the health and wellness of the communities we serve.
Contributions and Leadership Achievements
Organization | Position | Term | Contribution |
SNS DPG, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | Education Committee Member | 2020-present | In the last three years, I have played a crucial role as a dedicated member, actively contributing to the formulation of the annual educational plan aimed at delivering timely and pertinent learning experiences for SNS DPG members. |
California Local School Wellness Policy Collaborative | Co-Chair | 2012-2022 | As the founder and co-chair of the collaborative in collaboration with the California Department of Education, I have championed a visionary effort to motivate local educational agencies across California to adopt robust wellness policies to support the critical role nutrition departments play in supporting student success. |
California Department of Food and Agriculture, Farm to School | Working Group member | 2020-2021 | Contributed to the creation of the California Department of Food Agriculture's "Planting the Seed: Farm to School Roadmap for Success." This report outlines policy objectives aimed at enhancing child well-being, fostering economic growth, promoting environmental resilience, and advancing racial equity through the establishment of farm-to-school systems. |
AND SNS DPG | PAL member | 2022-2024 | Active member in providing recommendations for consideration for AND's legislative positions related to SNS. |
California School Nutrition Association, Mother Lode Chapter | Industry Representative | 2013-2015 | Functioning as the intermediary between industry stakeholders and school food service members, I ensured the realization of our collective commitment to nurturing students for academic success, fostering their development as future leaders. |
Employment
Employer | Title | Years | Location |
Dairy Council of California | Officer Partnerships and Programs | 11 | Sacramento, California |
California Department of Education, Nutrition Services Division | Nutrition Education Consultant | 6 | Sacramento, California |
Elk Grove Unified School District, Food and Nutrition Services Department | Nutrition Education Specialist | 11 | Elk Grove, California |
Practice Areas
Years in Practice Area:
Approximate number of years as a member of this DPG/MIG": 12
Honors and Awards
Organization | Award | Year | Contribution |