The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Annual National Conference (ANC26) Scholarships!

This summer, school nutrition professionals from across the country will be heading to Charlotte, North Carolina, where they’ll have the opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired alongside thousands of their peers at SNA’s Annual National Conference.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters, these dedicated professionals will gain access to valuable educational sessions, networking opportunities, industry innovations, and leadership development experiences that will continue making a difference long after the conference ends.

Congratulations to Our ANC26 Scholarship Recipients! 🌟

Please join us in celebrating this year’s recipients:

  • Nancy Childers (Craig), School Nutrition Manager, North Carolina
  • Laura Baritt, Food & Nutrition Assistant Director, Wisconsin
  • Muriel Brooks, Catering and Special Events Manager, North Carolina
  • Nekia Chalmers, Child Nutrition Director, North Carolina
  • Katlin Comer Campbell, Supervisor of Nutritional Services, Virginia
  • Stacey Cooper, High School Kitchen Manager, Indiana
  • Shannon Dellinger, Assistant Director of Food & Nutrition, Indiana
  • Amanda Ewest, Menu Administrator, Minnesota
  • Christine Gabriel, School Nutrition Coordinator, New Hampshire
  • Testher Glasper, Child Nutrition Assistant, North Carolina
  • Justine Guarrasi, Asst. Director, Connecticut
  • Amber Hardt, Assistant Manager, North Carolina
  • Tammy Harper, Manager, North Carolina
  • Naomy Hernandez, CNP Manager, Alabama
  • Jessica Jackman, Lunch specialist, Utah
  • Morgan Jameson, Assistant Director, Kentucky
  • Christa Jones, Team Manager, North Carolina
  • Heather Kallelis, Food Service Manager, New Hampshire
  • Rebecca Kane, Food Service Manager, Pennsylvania
  • Melinda Lafferty, Nutrition Specialist, Florida
  • Christina Lawson, Food Service Director, California
  • Jackie Lopez, Manager, Georgia
  • Tina Mabe, Program Specialist, North Carolina
  • Adefunke Makinde, Child Nutrition Manager, Indiana
  • Margaret McDaniel, CO Manager Supervisor, Tennessee
  • Anna Owens, Child Nutrition Supervisor, Colorado
  • Jamie Quillen, Cafeteria Manager, Tennessee
  • Daisha Rand, Nutrition Manager, Wisconsin
  • Angela Ray, Child Nutrition Manager, Indiana
  • Julie Roden, Kitchen Manager, Oklahoma
  • Melissa Salbar, Assistant School Nutrition Director, North Dakota
  • Casi Sipple, Cafeteria Manager, Delaware
  • Brad Sorrells, CNP Director, Alabama
  • Tyler Strickland, Bookkeeper, North Carolina
  • Jennifer Strickler, Assistant Director of Child Nutrition, Mississippi
  • Cindy Stroh, Food Service Director, Iowa
  • Derricka Thomas, Director, Mississippi
  • Michelle Valdez, Director of Child Nutrition, California
  • Angela Walker, CNP Director, Alabama
  • Lorie Walker, School Nutrition Manager, North Carolina
  • Cindy Wall, School Nutrition Director, North Dakota
  • Beverly Wasserbeck, Food Service Director, Ohio
  • Sue Whalen, Food Service Director, New York
  • Anna Wolk, Food Service Director, Illinois
  • Amber Workman, Food Service Manager, Kansas

Thank you to our ANC26 Scholarship Sponsors:

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