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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.

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Our Mission

To advance child nutrition programs that promote wellness and academic success, while promoting leadership opportunities to members.

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30+

Scholarships
Awarded

155

Industry Partners

3300

Certifications Earned

4000

Members Served

Our Staff

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Calbrail “CB” Banner, MBA
Executive Director

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Donna DuPont
Event & Online Learning Specialist

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Jessica Alegria
Executive Liaison & Engagement Specialist

Board of Directors

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Tony Jenkins
President

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Roy Pistone
President-Elect

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Valerie Hansen
Secretary/Treasurer

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Amy Hayden
Admin/Supervisory Chair

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Calbrail “CB" Banner
Executive Director

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LaCheron Conway Olson
Director Chair

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Paul Ingram
FS Employee/Manager Chair

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Patrick Howell
FS Employee/Manager
Chair-Elect

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Rachelle Cole
SIP Representative

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Josh Fowler
SIP Representative-Elect

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Melody Rollison
Region I Director

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John Tyre
Region I Director-Elect

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Blake Dicks
Region II Director

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Dalne Kennedy
Region III Director

Justin Mundet
Region III Director-Elect

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Vera Torres
Region IV Director

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Verena Vancil 
Director At Large I-Elect

Amanda Fox
Director At-Large I

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Shelley Ingram
Director At Large II

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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.

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Foundation Objectives

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Make a Donation To The FSNA Foundation!

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