School Nutrition Professionals are Everyday Heroes! While GENYOUth may provide schools with meal delivery tools and resources, it is school nutrition professionals who are the real heroes in feeding children. These dedicated profession- als do far more than simply serve meals – they are nutritional guardians and indispensable partners in ensuring that millions of children receive the fuel they need to learn, grow, and thrive. We thank them for nourishing our chil - dren every day!
While we strive to reach a day where all stu- dents are food insecure, we must remember that behind every statistic is a child with dreams and aspirations. By working with purpose-driv - en partners and committed school profession- als, we see that 1 + 1 + 1 = far greater than 3 in fostering nutrition equity. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to be nourished and fueled for success to achieve a brighter fu- ture. For more information on GENYOUth, visit genyouthnow.org.
Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D. | CEO, GENYOUth Ann Marie leads GENYOUth, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring schoolchildren thrive by living well- nourished and physically active lives. With extensive experience in nutrition and public health, she champions innovative solutions addressing health inequities and promoting equitable access to nutrition nationwide. Ann Marie’s unique expertise in science, agriculture, food systems, and wellness – along with her commitment to elevating the voices of students – establishes her as a trusted authority in youth health who frequently shares insights on youth wellness, public-private partnerships, and social impact. Ann Marie believes the only hunger a child should experience is the hunger to learn.
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