The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) is excited to announce the forty-five scholarship recipients for the SNA’s 2025 Annual National Conference (ANC25)!
These dedicated school nutrition professionals represent the heart of our nation’s K-12 nutrition programs — bringing passion, expertise, and commitment to the frontlines of child health and wellness every day. The scholarship program is designed to support professionals who may not otherwise be able to attend the annual conference, offering them a chance to engage in vital learning, build lasting connections, and bring innovative ideas back to their schools.
Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Recipients:
- Raquel Alvarado, West Orange Cove Consolidated ISD, TX
- Tim Ankenman, West Ada School District, ID
- Jared Blanton, Laurens School District #55, SC
- Diane Boncorddo, Lexington Richland 5, SC
- Kelly Buff, Hickory City Schools, NC
- Reanna Buscaglia, West Seneca Central Schools, NY
- Linnett Cazares, Burton School District, CA
- Elizabeth Cheramie, Siloam Springs, AR
- Danell Dawes, Belen Consolidated Schools, NM
- Julie Denker, Papillion La Vista Community Schools, NE
- CheyAnne Fant, Barren County School District, KY
- Sarah Ferrell, New Kent County, VA
- Emily Fisher, Johnson City Schools, TN
- Ceclia Guia, Dayton ISD, TX
- Christina Gwyn, Hickory City Schools, NC
- Melissa Hisel, Kettering City School District, OH
- Jennifer Holbert, Lees Summit R7, MO
- Michelle Hollier, St. Landry Parish School Board, LA
- John Howe, Countryside Academy, MI
- Denise Johnson, Hickman Mills, MO
- Deanne Kelbley, Amherst Exempted Village Schools, OH
- Karyl Kent, Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District, VT
- Rebecca Laporte, Hudson, School District # 81, NH
- Amanda Meades, Woodbridge School District , DE
- Krista Neal, Stillwater Public Schools, OK
- Brittany Nicholson, Salem Community Schools, IN
- Christina Ortiz, Lodi Unified School District, CA
- Hannah Phillips, Northshore School District , WA
- Secunda Pickett, Leeds City Schools, AL
- (Alicia)Beth Porter, Bixby Public Schools, OK
- Angela Rains, Marshall County, AL
- Michelle Riessen, Bettendorf Community School District, IA
- Brad Sorrells, University Charter School, AL
- Charity Steinacker, Wicomico County Public Schools, MD
- L’nette Stokes, Duplin County Schools, NC
- Mary-Catherine Talton, Wake County Public School System, NC
- Allan Thompson, Roane County Schools, TN
- Sonia Torres, San Benito CISD, TX
- Madison Walker, Forest Hills School District, OH
- Dawn Walker-Lindley, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, NC
- Lisa Ward, West Jefferson School District #253, ID
- Shawndria Washington, Gaston County Schools, NC
- Sue Whalen, West Seneca, NY
- Becky Zamora, Jeffco Public Schools, CO
- Wendy Zizka, Douglas County School District, CO
Thank you to our Sponsors!
This life-changing opportunity is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Your commitment to school nutrition is helping to grow strong leaders, improve meal programs, and ensure students across the nation are better served.
We extend our sincere appreciation to:
Congratulations to the 2025 ANC Scholarship Recipients!
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