Background
Danielle has been actively involved for over 9 years in school nutrition initiatives delivering quality results that range from program implementation to nutrition education. She has worked with many schools and organizations to help them achieve optimal results in school nutrition operations and with the implementation of nutrition education programs into the classroom. Danielle is passionate about the ability to lead a wide variety of successful initiatives while delivering successful results.
Organization involvement
Danielle has been actively involved in several organizations during her career. She is a member of the School Nutrition Association and the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network where she serves on the Outreach Committee. Danielle also currently serves on the School Wellness Council for the Central Unified School District. Past organizations represented include the American Culinary Federation of Arizona from 2010-2012 as Child Nutrition Ambassador and held the position of Secretary for the Arizona Department of Education's Food Distribution Advisory Council.
Career Highlights
Increased school lunch participation in district schools.
Established protocol for districts to be in compliance with administrative review guidelines.
Reduced district budget by implementing cost effective/cost saving programs.
Menu/Special Dietary Menu redesign and creation.
Recipe development meeting USDA school meal regulations.
Implemented "Healthy Plates, Healthy Kids" Nutrition Education program for an after school program for a non-profit organization.
AWARDS
2012- 2nd Place for Institute of Food Technologists and American Culinary Federation "Making Healthy School Meals Easy" national challenge.
Testimonials
"I have worked with Danielle for many years. Not only is Danielle an
industry expert who will deliver quality results she is also great to work with."
Lynn Ladd, RD, SNS Owner/Consultant, Lynn Ladd Nutrition
“Working with Danielle is wonderful! She comes prepared to engage and interact with our students, leaving them with nutrition knowledge they can take home and share with their families.”
-Amanda Lopez, After School Coordinator, EAH Housing
"Hi Danielle, just watched your interview! I think it's an awesome thing what you are doing for the kids!"
-Donna Avery, Parent of a Central Unified School District student