Back to School (Not Just For Kids!)

“Developing those capable of being the light in a word of food insecurities.”

NxtGen Pro is a national professional development, networking, and mentorship program that will provide a unique level and quality of continued education to those in foodservice. When we say foodservice, we mean ALL of foodservice. We don’t care if you are a chef, a restaurant owner, if you work in colleges and universities, if you’re a Child Nutrition Professional or in any food industry. There is something to gain from collaborating and learning from/with those in other verticals, and tons of innovation to follow. Everybody will have the ability to apply to the program as a mentee or a mentor and pairings will be made based on personalities and goals. NxtGen Pro will be the place where the best and brightest future leaders (and new leaders!) come together and will include in-person and virtual meetups. For more information on NxtGen Pro as it becomes available, register below.

Below are some of our first mentors:

Kayla Beyer, Esq. Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Deeply Rooted Farms

Alyssa Bradbury-Hills VP of Sales Retail/Foodservice, Deeply Rooted Farms

Stephanie Gilbert, CFSP Exec. Vice President, Corporate Growth Strategy, Food Service Holdings

Beverly Girard, PHD, MBA, RD, SNS Owner, Leading Edge Training and Consulting

Stefanie Giannini, MA, SNS Director of Food & Nutrition Services, Founder of IVATI, Public Speaker & Educator

Malaika Jenkins, MA Sr. Manager of Marketing, Cybersoft

Jill Kidd Director of Procurement, Urban School Food Alliance

Mickinzie Lopez, MS, RDN, SNS Co-Founder, LunchAssist

Shannon Solomon, MS, SNS Director of Child Nutrition, Aurora Public Schools

Jessica Shelley, MBA, SNS, REHS Director of Student Dining Services, Cincinnati Public Schools

Tracie Suter, SNS K12 Schools Market Segment Manager, Vulcan

Jason Wange Foodservice Positivity Ambassador, Foodservice Powerplant

Jeremy West, MS, SNS Director of Partnerships & Member Engagement, Urban School Food Alliance

Ervin Watson, MBA Business & Marketing Strategy, Leadership Development, Coach & Trainer, Organizational Consultant, Professional Public Speaker

Dr. Katie Wilson, SNS Executive Director, Urban School Food Alliance

Donnette Worthy, SNS Director of Child Nutrition, Alexander City Schools