Julianne Shelton

School Nutrition Foundation Member Award-LAC 2026

Years in School Nutrition: 20 years

Students Served: 30,000

Josephine Martin National Policy Fellowship scholarship

“Throughout my career, I have truly enjoyed learning every aspect of the program. What I enjoy most is knowing we are providing students with nutritious meals to help them learn throughout the day.”

Key Takeaways

One key takeaway from LAC was seeing how individual voices can come together to make a powerful impact. Hearing professionals from across the country share similar challenges. This experience gave me the confidence to address the needs of our programs.

The Impact of This Scholarship

Receiving the Josephine Martin Scholarship has added a new layer to my understanding of school nutrition. I’ve learned how to advocate for our programs and to communicate the needs for our school programs. I look forward to bringing everything I’ve learned back to Arizona and continue to advocate.