The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) is excited to announce the 2026 Legislative Action Conference (LAC) scholarship recipients. These scholarships support school nutrition professionals as they travel to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the students and communities they serve.
These scholarships help ensure that passionate voices from across the country can participate in SNA’s premier advocacy event, meeting with lawmakers, sharing real-world experiences, and helping shape policies that strengthen school nutrition programs nationwide.
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients:
- Shannon Almand, Quitman ISD, TX
- Maria Amerman, Roseville Area Schools, MN
- Kasandra Davis, Brenham ISD, TX
- Elizabeth Edwards, Franklin Community School Corp, IN
- Angela Gomez, Alhambra Elementary School District, AZ
- Cathy Johnson, Richmond County School System, GA
- LuAnn Klink, Garrett County Maryland, MD
- Evelyn Kyle, Hamblen County, TN
- Amanda Moldt, North Bend School District , OR
- Jamie Nipper, Coffee Co. School System, GA
- Christina Ortiz, Lodi Unified School District, CA
- Christina Oswald, Mukwonago Area School District, WI
- Natalia Perez, Milton Public Schools, MA
- Lexi Phelps, Madison Elementary School District, AZ
- Kendall Stokes, Lower Merion School District, PA
- L’nette Stokes, Duplin County Schools, NC
- Jennifer Strickler, Jackson County School District, MS
- Alexandra Vasquez, Pueblo City Schools, CO
- Tiffany Young, Pasco County Schools, FL
Congratulations to the 2026 Dr. Josephine Martin Policy Fellowship recipient:
Julianne Shelton, Gilbert Public Schools, AZ
Thank You to Our Scholarship Sponsors
Your support helps amplify the voices of school nutrition professionals and strengthens advocacy efforts on behalf of millions of students.
- Frank and Erinn Massabni Scholarship Program
- J.T.M Food Group
- School Nutrition Association
About SNF: The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) supports school nutrition professionals by offering grants and scholarships, providing free training opportunities and identifying research, trends and innovation.
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