About Us
About FSNA
The Florida School Nutrition Association is dedicated to championing child nutrition and empowering the professionals committed to delivering wholesome meals to students statewide. At the forefront of our mission stands the Annual Core ConnectionXpo, renowned as the premier school nutrition event in Florida.
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Partnering with us as a sponsor not only elevates your brand but also aligns you with our shared vision of fostering healthy eating habits and enriching educational experiences for our youth. Join us and seize this unparalleled chance to make a lasting impact in the realm of school nutrition.
Our Mission
To advance child nutrition programs that promote wellness and academic success, while promoting leadership opportunities to members.
30+
Scholarships
Awarded
155
Industry Partners
3300
Certifications Earned
4000
Members Served
Our Staff
Calbrail “CB” Banner, MBA
Executive Director
Donna DuPont
Event & Online Learning Specialist
Jessica Alegria
Executive Liaison & Engagement Specialist
Board of Directors
Tony Jenkins
President
Roy Pistone
President-Elect
Valerie Hansen
Secretary/Treasurer
Amy Hayden
Admin/Supervisory Chair
Calbrail “CB" Banner
Executive Director
LaCheron Conway Olson
Director Chair
Paul Ingram
FS Employee/Manager Chair
Patrick Howell
FS Employee/Manager
Chair-Elect
Rachelle Cole
SIP Representative
Josh Fowler
SIP Representative-Elect
Melody Rollison
Region I Director
John Tyre
Region I Director-Elect
Blake Dicks
Region II Director
Dalne Kennedy
Region III Director
Justin Mundet
Region III Director-Elect
Vera Torres
Region IV Director
Verena Vancil
Director At Large I-Elect
Amanda Fox
Director At-Large I
Shelley Ingram
Director At Large II
Vianka Colin
FDACS Director
The FSNA Foundation
The Florida School Nutrition Association's Foundation is dedicated to supporting individuals who are passionate about non-profit school food service and nutrition programs.
Foundation Objectives
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To provide secondary, undergraduate, and graduate scholarships to individuals already engaged in non-profit school food service/nutrition programs and wishing to remain in this field after further education.
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To provide undergraduate scholarships for individuals who wish to enter the field of non-profit school food service/nutrition upon graduation.
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To provide awards in recognition of outstanding work and service.
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To conduct educational programs in the art and profession of school food service.
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To conduct training programs, seminars, and conferences.
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To serve as a source for the preparation and dissemination of materials relative to research projects and nutritional information relating to school food service.
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To establish and/or maintain facilities through which programs of education and research may be promoted for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the Foundation.