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As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the season of giving—and the incredible talent shaping the future of school nutrition!

This season reminds us of the power of community and the dedication of professionals who make healthy meals possible for students nationwide. We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the School Nutrition Industry Conference Scholarships! These outstanding individuals will join us at SNIC to learn, connect and lead the way in advancing child nutrition programs.

Party popper Congrats to the 2026 SNIC Scholarship Recipients:

  • Shannon Almand, Director, Quitman ISD, TX
  • Cheyenne Barsotti, Food Service Director, Boyle County Schools, KY
  • Vanessa Bonfim, Food & Nutrition District Liaison, Avondale Elementary School District, AZ
  • Jennifer Burleson, School Nutrition Director, Bristol Tennessee City Schools, TN
  • Amy Carroll, Coordinator, Special Projects & Student Wellness, The School District of Lee County, FL
  • Valerie Dowell, Food Service Director, Meade County Schools, KY
  • Margaret Dreher, Director of Nutrition Services, Avon, Canton and Regional School District #10 CT, CT
  • Mary Gilliam, Child Nutrition Assistant Director, MSD of Wayne Township, IN
  • Caitlin Harrison, Director Food Service, Elmbrook School District, WI
  • Robin Harvey, Lamoille Union Kitchen Manager, Lamoille North School District, VT
  • Morgan Jameson, Assistant Director, Mayfield Independent Board of Education, Food Service, KY
  • Mandy Kenner, Director of Child Nutrition, Hawkins County Schools, TN
  • Leeanne Koeneman, Foodservice Director, Northwest Allen County Schools, IN
  • Jessica McKinney, Area Manager, Hamblen County, TN
  • Nicole Moorhead, Director of Child Nutrition, MSD of Decatur Township, IN
  • Kristina Ortiz, Director of Operations, Memphis Street Academy Charter School, PA
  • Anna Payne, Nutrition Services Manager, Canon City School District, CO
  • Jada Smith, Training Instructor, Archdiocese New Orleans, LA
  •  L’nette Stokes, Director, Duplin County Schools, NC
  • Kaitlin Tauriainen, Child Nutrition Coordinator, Ashwaubenon, WI
  • Kala Williamson, Food Service Manager, Provident Charter School, PA

Thank you to all who applied and that made these scholarships possible. The School Nutrition Foundation wishes you happy and safe holidays!

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