Jessica is a registered dietitian and holds a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Georgia, with a focus in nutrition. Jessica has over a decade of experience managing school nutrition programs in large and complex organizations. Most notably, she served as Menu Systems Development RD and then Regional Field Manager with San Diego Unified School District. In her role, she developed and implemented processes to expand scratch-cooked menu offerings, as well as strengthen the wellness policy and expand nutrition education. She has a strong passion for changing the school food landscape to provide the highest quality meals to students and instill lifelong healthy eating habits.

In her spare time, she enjoys baking, exploring new running routes in her city, and spending time with her husband and two young children.