Ashley Moen is the Summer Food Service Program Administrator at the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Office of School Nutrition (OSN). In her role, she works to ensure kids have access to healthy meals during the summer. She is a …
Shannon Pierson, California State University, Chico
Shannon Pierson graduated with her Master’s degree in Nutritional Science in May 2017 from California State University, Chico. Her research explored using mindful eating interventions to improve healthy food-related behaviors. She developed, implemented and evaluated the impact of a pilot …
Shauna Henley, University of Maryland Extension

Angelika Schlanger, PhD, University of Florida Extension
Angelika Schlanger, PhD, is a Regional Public Health Specialist for the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program, which is Florida’s SNAP-ED program. She serves the busy South District of Florida—which includes Martin, St. Lucie, Palm Beach, Broward, and Collier …
Jonathan Padia, Colorado Department of Education
Jonathan Padia, RD joined the Colorado Department of Education, Office of School Nutrition in 2015 as a program specialist. He oversees meal patterns, menu planning, Residential Child Care Institutions, Smart Snacks and competitive foods for school districts in Colorado. He …
Chrissa Carlson, University of Maryland Extension
Chrissa is the Smarter Lunchrooms Coordinator for University of Maryland Extension’s Food Supplement Nutrition Education, Maryland’s SNAP-Ed program. Chrissa’s work in the world of good food began on the farm: during graduate school, she completed an organic agriculture apprenticeship on …
Pam Koch, Teachers College, Columbia University
Pam Koch is the Executive Director of the Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy at the Program in Nutrition, Teachers College, Columbia University. She is dedicated to teaching people about food, gardening, cooking, and how to make …
Shirley Vouris R.D., L.D.N., Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion
Shirley Vouris is a Registered Dietitian, Health Education- Cafeteria Promotion Program Coordinators for CPHP. Shirley has been with the organization for almost 8 years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Nutrition and is alum of Southern Illinois University. …
Shawna Hite, MPH, Ohio State University Extension
Shawna Hite, MPH is the Healthy People Program Specialist with The Ohio State University Extension, Family & Consumer Sciences. Shawna received her BA in psychology and communication from Lake Forest College and her MPH from The Ohio State University. Shawna …
Lori Johnson MS, RD, LD/N, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County
Lori Johnson is the Family and Consumer Science agent for UF/IFAS Lake County Extension in Florida. In her role she focuses on nutrition, health and money management. She aims to provide program resources and educational opportunities to help improve …