2024 School Wellness Summer Symposium
2024 School Wellness Summer Symposium
What is the School Wellness Summer Symposium
SNAP-Ed New York’s School Wellness Summer Symposium is a dynamic event planned to be held on August 6 - 8, 2024 and designed to bring together (virtually) school staff and administration from across NY to inspire, educate and engage. Through live virtual activities, participants will gain knowledge, skills and abilities to start, strengthen and/or expand school wellness efforts for staff, students and families. *CTLE's will be offered!
Stay connected!
Get updates when school is out by texting 89860 or clicking here to share your summer email to get any reminders or updates.
Have questions?
Email Jenna Ricker, SNAP-Ed Operations Coordinator at jr2283@cornell.edu or call 845-344-1234.
The School Wellness Summer Symposium is coordinated by:
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Contact
Jenna Ricker
SNAP-Ed NY Operations Coordinator
jr2283@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext.248
Last updated August 19, 2024
Check out our Speakers!
Click on each speaker's name or picture below to learn more about them!
Adam Bullock is a regional School Wellness Coordinator and a member of CCE's Statewide DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Facilitation Team.
Lauren Burr is currently the Food Service Director at the Enlarged City School District of Middletown.
Kristie Cabrera (they/them) is an accessibility and inclusivity consultant who is queer, latine, and neurodivergent. They use their background in occupational therapy to guide organizations with improving their accessibility and inclusivity practices.
Amanda Cappadona holds a Master's in Nutrition and is a credentialed Registered Dietitian.
Erica Dahl is a SNAP-Ed Community Nutrition Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orange County. She has worked with schools across the Hudson Valley for seven years, leading workshops on movement in the classroom.
Megan Dhanabala is a SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension, covering Dutchess, Columbia and Greene Counties! Her greatest passion is working with youth, especially in the classroom!
Caitlin Fitzpatrick is the Associate Director of Nutrition & Health Services at Food Bank For New York City, overseeing Food Bank’s Cook Shop nutrition education program.
Justine Hays is a SNAP-Ed Nutritionist and registered dietitian.
Meredith Hill-Patel is an Educational Consultant with RootEd Educational Consulting LLC.
Bintou Hinds serves as a regional team leader and occasional Spanish language nutrition educator for SNAP Ed HV-Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County.
Alex Kennedy is a Community Partner Coordinator under Food Bank for New York City’s Campus Pantry program.
Melissa Kimbrell is a community health specialist currently working as a Regional Coordinator for SNAP-Ed in NY.
Pam Koch, EdD, RD, CDN conducts research with schools and communities to give people power to demand healthy, just, sustainable food. She translates her research into curricula for school teachers, recommendations for policy makers, and resources for advocates.
Troy Martin is the Children’s Programs Coordinator at the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley.
Kim Mullen is a Nutrition Resource Educator focusing on Policy, Systems, and Environmental work with the SNAP-Ed NY Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Rensselaer County.
Caitlyn Parry has been a Food Program Evaluation Specialist for over 7 years.
Josephine Quiocho embarked on her nutrition journey in the garden, finding profound joy in cultivating food and connecting with nature. She leverages her seed-to-table experiences to enhance food literacy and security across the Hudson Valley in her position with SNAP-Ed NY.
Shayna Russo is currently a SNAP-Ed NY Project Manager for the Hudson Valley Region and Statewide SNAP-Ed NY Technical Assistance Coordinator.
Suzi Sullivan teaches at Gov. George Clinton Elementary School in Poughkeepsie.