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Laura Bounds

As the first day of SY2020-21 at Vicksburg-Warren (Miss.) School District comes to a close, Child Nutrition Director Laura Bounds reflects on being “born” into school nutrition, facing unprecedented back-to-school…

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Stephanie Bruce

Having grown up in family kitchens, Stephanie Bruce has been prepping to be at the forefront of foodservice her whole life. Strong ambition and a tinge of stubbornness have made…

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Joshua Mathiasmeier, RD

Joshua Mathiasmeier, RD, is a “yes man.” If someone asks him to help out, particularly if it’s a person or organization that has helped him out in the past, he’s…

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Laura Fails

After taking a chance in school nutrition 15 years ago, Wamego (Kan.) Unified School District 320 Food Service Director Laura Fails has discovered the meaning of leadership, how to navigate…

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Jeremy Berry, SNS

How long have you been a member of SNA? I have been a local and national member since December 2009. I had just started my new position as director when…

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SNA member Anna Apoian

Anna Apoian, MPA, RD, SNS

There are some things that Anna Apoian, MPA, RD, SNS, takes very seriously, including her responsibilities as Nutrition Services Director at Norwalk-La Mirada Unified (Calif.) School District, her commitment to…

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Keba Laird, MBA, RDN, ACSM EP-C, SNS

Why did you choose a career in school nutrition and what do you love about it? I have always found a certain satisfaction in health and wellness and knew I…

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SNA Member Stefanie Gianinni

Stefanie Giannini, MA, SNS

What motivated you to choose this profession? I always say that I “fell” into this profession. I graduated college a semester early but didn’t want to move back home to…

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