Christina Ortiz

School Nutrition Foundation Member Award-LAC 2026

Years in School Nutrition: 18 years

Students Served: 32,000

School Nutrition Association first-time attendee scholarship

“I love providing, teaching and advocating for healthy nutritional meals that fuel our future.”

Why School Nutrition?

When we feed kids, we are truly feeding our future. Your support empowers me to elevate this message and contribute to a stronger, more equitable school nutrition system.

Key Takeaways

Never give up! WE ARE THE EXPERTS!

The Impact of This Scholarship              

This scholarship gave me the opportunity to advocate for universal meals, secure future funding and expand my knowledge of the importance of nutrition for students.

This experience has been incredibly positive and impactful, leaving me inspired, better prepared, and more confident in the work ahead. I am excited to apply what I’ve learned, continue advocating for our students, and help strengthen school nutrition programs for the future.