Caitlin Lazarski is the School Nutrition Director for Pine Bush Central School District in New York, bringing more than 14 years of experience leading school nutrition programs across diverse districts. She holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Delaware and completed a specialized dietetic internship in child nutrition with the Florida Department of Education.
Lazarski is dedicated to expanding access to nutritious meals for students. She has implemented the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) districtwide, launched Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Afterschool Supper and Breakfast After the Bell programs, and introduced the Non-Congregate Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for rural communities. These initiatives have significantly improved student access to healthy food and increased meal participation.
Lazarski currently serves on the School Nutrition Association Board of Directors and previously served as President of the New York School Nutrition Association. Her leadership at both the state and national levels reflects her commitment to advocacy, professional development and advancing the mission of school nutrition programs.
She resides in Newburgh, New York, with her husband, two children and their boxer puppy, Cecilia.
What She Brings to the Role
Lazarski brings extensive experience in expanding student access to school meals through innovative nutrition programs and strategic leadership. She is passionate about advocacy, professional development and strengthening school nutrition programs to better serve students and communities.
Education
- University of Delaware (M.S. in Human Nutrition; B.S. in Dietetics)
- Florida Department of Education (Dietetic Internship in Child Nutrition)
Personal Interests
In her free time, Lazarski enjoys cheering on her children at their baseball and softball games and spending family vacations in Fenwick Island, Delaware.
Caitlin Lazarski, MS, RD, SNS
Director