Education

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, U.S. Food Systems Certificate
University of San Francisco, Master in Public Health
University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology and a minor in Anthropology

Former player for the SF Nighthawks in the Women's Premier Soccer League

Favorite Snack

Fresh fruit

Favorite Workout Song

Podcasts or anything by Michael Jackson

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alexina@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science, University of Texas 2020
Masters of Public Health, Health Promotion, University of Texas Health Science Center 2022
Registered Dietitian

Favorite Meal

Breakfast taco

Favorite Wellness Practice

Long walks

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vanessa@wearescratchworks.org

Education

Masters, Bank Street College of Education
B.A., Princeton University
Division I Athlete

Read Nancy's full bio here.

Education

Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario
Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant (Ontario, Canada)

Favorite Meal

Sushi or Thai

Favorite Exercise

Peloton and Kettle Bells

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finance@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Institute of Culinary Education: Health Supportive Program

Favorite Ingredient

Tofu

Favorite Wellness Practice

Meditation

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yamilet@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Louisiana State University, BS
Certifications: ACSM, IYCA – YFS

Favorite Animal

She sees herself as a lion, but others see her as a giraffe.

Favorite Workout Song

Get On Up by James Brown

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wendy@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Villanova University, Honors B.A. in Political Science and East Asian Studies

Favorite Ingredient

Rhubarb (in late spring and early summer)

Favorite Exercise

Rowing or beach volleyball

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jackson@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

College of New Rochelle
Natural Gourmet Institute
The New School

Favorite Meal

Lobster, lobster, lobster!

Superpower Wish

She would make everyone eat five fruits and veggies a day.

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marion@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

BFA in Graphic Design

Favorite Meal

Linguini with clam sauce

Favorite Workout Song

Thunder Road, Bruce Springsteen

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marjorie@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bachelors, Johnson and Wales University

Favorite Ingredient

Anything from the garden

Favorite Workout Song

All the Small Things, Blink 182

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lucia@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

University of Delaware
American Fitness Professionals & Associates

Favorite Meal

Wood-fired pizza, arugula salad with shaved Parmigiano and a bright lemon dressing, accompanied by a glass of dry Italian red, preferably eaten in Italy.

Superpower Wish

Physically duplicating herself. Dozens of times a day she wishes out loud that there were at least two of her.

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victoria@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Howard University
Institute of Culinary Education

Favorite Ingredient

Fennel pollen

Guilty Pleasure

Chocolate bacon bars

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laurielle@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Hunter College, Baruch College, NYU Continuing Ed, New School, and NY Restaurant School

Favorite Meal

Dumplings

Superpower Wish

Freeze time

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patriciac@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bachelors, University of Texas - Austin

Favorite Ingredient

Avocado

Favorite Exercise

Walking and hiking

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ben@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Brooklyn College, BA in History and Philosophy

Favorite Ingredient

Fennel

Favorite Book

My Brilliant Friend, Elena Ferrante

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matt@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

San José State University, BS
The Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, Chef Training Program

Favorite Meal

Tacos

Favorite Exercise

Dancing, ice skating, yoga, and hiking

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stefanie@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

ICE grad class of 2012

Favorite Ingredient

Garlic

Favorite Meal

Ramen

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somi@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

City College of New York
Institute of Culinary Education

Favorite Book

What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Southern Cooking by Abby Fisher

Superpower Wish

Walking on water, soaring through the sky, and the ability to make everything taste like a cinnamon roll.

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kisha@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Institute of Culinary Education - Health Supportive Culinary Arts
NYU - Philosophy

Favorite Meal

Fresh pasta

Favorite Exercise

Walking/hiking

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jason@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Kingsborough Community College - Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Favorite Snack

Cheese and crackers

Favorite Wellness Practice

Meditating

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louisa@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

International Culinary Center

Favorite Ingredient

Garlic and chili crisp

Favorite Exercise

Long walks

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emily@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Florida State University
Institute of Culinary Education
Natural Gourmet Institute

Favorite Meal

Kushari

Favorite Workout Song

Break My Soul, Beyoncé

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kent@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

The University of El Paso, Texas

Favorite Meal

Flautas with rice and beans and lots of sour cream and salsa

Favorite Book

Samurai's Garden, Gail Tsukiyama

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kelia@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

ITHQ cooking degree (French specialization)
Harvard Business School certificate

Favorite Ingredient

Cheese of all kinds

Favorite Exercise

Jogging

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gregl@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Kaplan University Bachelors of Science in Nutrition

Favorite Ingredient

Cilantro

Favorite Workout Song

Break My Soul, Beyonce

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janelle@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Undergraduate, Culinary Arts Degree

Favorite Ingredient

Black vinegar

Favorite Type of Exercise

Cycling

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calvin@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

New York Restaurant School

Favorite Animal

Otter

Guilty Pleasure

Eating icecream out of the container

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cait@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

St. John’s University, B.S. in Business Management
Institute of Culinary Education, Culinary Arts Diploma

Favorite Snack

Chocolate chip cookies, the buttery kind with the crispy edges and soft center

Favorite Workout Song

Anything Beyonce

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shani@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management, NY Restaurant School

Favorite Meal

Plant-Based Pasta Bolognese

Favorite Book

Kitchen Confidential

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camillo@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

High School

Favorite Snack

Pineapple with Tajin

Favorite Exercise

Yoga and inline skating

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raymond@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

BCC, A.S. Dietetics & Nutrition Science
Lehman College, B.S. Dietetics, Food & Nutrition

Favorite Ingredient

Love

Favorite Wellness Practice

Quiet time after the house has gone to bed

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deionna@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, eCornell

Favorite Snack

Watermelon

Favorite Book

Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain

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anthony@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

AAS Restaurant Mgmt, Nassau Community College

Favorite Meal

Tacos

Favorite Workout Song

Eye of the Tiger, Survivor

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robert@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Schenectady County Community College, Associates in Culinary Arts

Favorite Meal

Anything Italian, especially risotto

Superpower Wish

Empathetic

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miles@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Johnson and Wales University,
Bachelor of Arts in Food Service Management
Associates of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Favorite Snack

Popcorn

Favorite Wellness Practice

Flying kites

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charris@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Lehman College, CUNY Bachelors in Science Exercise Science

Favorite Meal

Brown rice with spinach, tomatoes, and steak

Favorite Book

Atomic Habits, James Clear

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kelby@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Business Administration - Marketing
Sports Leadership - Dep. of Education and Policy Analysis

Favorite Ingredient

Truff hot sauce

Favorite Exercise

Spinning or lifting & hot yoga

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kit@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Rutgers University

Favorite Meal

Grilled chicken with avocado sandwich

Favorite Workout

Deadlifting

Education

Pennsylvania State University,
Hospital Management
Natural Gourmet Institute
Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center

Favorite Ingredient

Umeboshi vinegar or fresh herbs

Favorite Song

I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Whitney Houston

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annie@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Community College of Philadelphia, AA
Art Institute of Philadelphia, BS
American Culinary Federation, CC

Favorite Workout Song

American Boy by Kayne West feat. Estelle

Superpower Wish

Mystique's power from X-men. Enough said.

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anwar@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

The Culinary Institute of America, A.S. in Culinary Science

Favorite Ingredient

Olive oil

Favorite Workout Song

La Gozadera Gente de Zona

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sara@wellnessintheschools.org