PARTNERING FOR IMPACT DCPS FNS Employee Summit 2025
marks from Robert Jaber, Deputy Chief of Oper- ations, followed by a key- note address from Lisa D. Putman, Chief Operating Officer for DCPS. Ms. Put - man highlighted the critic- al role food and nutrition services play in the broad- er educational ecosystem and emphasized the de- partment’s commitment to operational excellence and student wellbeing.
Also featured was a dy- namic presentation from Jesse Fewell, an inter- nationally recognized executive consultant and leadership expert, who shared insights on col- laboration, agile thinking, and team development— encouraging attendees to think creatively about problem-solving within their day-to-day work.
Throughout the day, at- tendees participated in interactive “Conversa- tion Stations,” rotating through sessions focused on strategic collabora- tion, operational efficien - cies, and peer-to-peer learning. A dedicated lunch and networking gal- lery provided additional opportunities for con- nection, and the summit concluded with a team share-out, Q&A session, and formal recognition
of outstanding FNS em- ployees. Events like the FNS Em- ployee Summit reinforce what we believe at Nxt- Gen: when professionals are empowered, recog- nized, and connected to purpose, they drive last- ing change. We commend the entire DCPS Food and Nutrition Services team for their dedication, and we look forward to con- tinued collaboration in the months and years ahead.
NxtGen Network is proud to continue its partnership with DC Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services (DCPS FNS) through strategic support and event collaboration that celebrates and empowers the professionals behind school nutrition.
Most recently, we were honored to support the 2025 FNS Employee Summit, held at Dorothy Height Elementary School in Washington, D.C. Designed to unite, inspire, and inform, the summit served as a vital moment for DCPS FNS staff to come together around a shared mission—delivering qual-
ity nutrition to students across the district. The event focused on strength- ening teamwork, aligning operational goals, and cre- ating space for meaningful dialogue and professional growth. The summit featured an engaging agenda, begin- ning with networking over breakfast and opening re-
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