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<\/div>\n Ervin Watson, MBA<\/h2>\n
\u201cEngaging\u201d, \u201cInformational\u201d and \u201cInsightful\u201d are a few of the words used to describe Ervin\u2019s presentation and training style.\u00a0 He currently serves as Coordinator for Douglas County Schools in GA after two years working as a Training and Education Specialist for the GA Dept. of Education.\u00a0 Ervin is a recognized leader who frequently presents at local, state and national conferences and has been selected multiple times as a Senator Richard B. Russell Leadership Series presenters at the ANC!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n Pat Dwyer is an International Professional Speaker, Trainer and Comedian who specializes in helping leaders and teams use humor to propel themselves to the next level. Having worked for and taught with some of the most notable comedic institutions the world has to offer; he is now able to use his vast experience to help your organization in Team Building, Change Management, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development and a revitalizing energy boost to best your greatest challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kern Halls, is a leader in student-centered school foodservice efforts.\u00a0Kern has been called \u201cone of the most engaging presenters\u201d in today\u2019s\u00a0K-12 industry.\u00a0His military culinary background, work experience in Orlando\u00a0managing $18M in sales at Walt Disney World restaurants and serving\u00a0as a senior manager in Orange County Public Schools equips him\u00a0with a unique skill set. During his tenure in\u00a0Orange County, the district\u2019s FNS team received multiple recognitions\u00a0and awards for their school foodservice practices. Lead by Kern, with the\u00a0help of the FNS team, high school sales grew by an unprecedented 46%.\u00a0Kern has developed a reputation for being an \u201cinnovator\u201d. Kern\u2019s goal is to help\u00a0you grow and EXCEED your FNS goals to provide quality meals to\u00a0students. Simply put\u2026 \u201che brings your customer to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n Stefanie Giannini describes herself as a “self-help junkie” with the intent of being a leader that cultivates other leaders; she holds a fierce passion for personal growth, critical reflection, and building quality relationships. After realizing these topics are foundational for effective leadership and organizational development, she has carried these passions over to her professional life. Combing personal experience and research-based theory and practices, she engages audiences with her interactive presentations. Stefanie strives to be relatable, uplifting, motivational, and most importantly, truly helpful . She challenges her audiences’ thoughts, perceptions, and comfort zones, because despite everyone’s unique experiences and background, she believes we all have room to grown and learn. She is currently the Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Marquardt School District 15 and is on the Illinois School Nutrition Association Board as the Professional Development Chair. After presenting at ANC in 2019, Stefanie’s most popular session “Self-Awareness: Knowing Yourself to Improve as Leader” was selected as one of the School Nutrition Association’s “Best of ANC” Webinars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\nLiz Roesel couples her enthusiasm for marketing and the school nutrition industry by sharing her favorite marketing tactics, shortcuts, and tools with school nutrition professionals. She has taught education sessions at the 2019 SNA Annual National Conference and multiple state conferences, as well as hosted two podcasts for school nutrition professionals to share their success stories. She enjoys creating free marketing resources specifically for SNP\u2019s, such as videos, blogs, webinars and eBooks and is a member of the national SNA Membership Committee. \n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joe Pettit has been an inspiring leader for\nmore than two decades with 15 years restaurant experience. He stepped away from\ncorporate food and bev into school nutrition six years ago where he currently\nserves as a school nutrition supervisor in Charleston, South Carolina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A husband, father, and professional speaker, Joe is an\nengaging, motivating presenter as he shares his passion for school nutrition\nleadership, customer service, and personal growth. Delivering relevant content\nwith instant application capabilities, audiences enjoy Joe\u2019s authenticity,\nrelatability, and desire to see school nutrition professionals elevate and\nreach their true potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Joe is an experienced public speaker\ndelivering keynote and education sessions for national and state school\nnutrition associations, school districts, and leadership conferences. His\npresentation titled \u201cEffective Customer Service Strategies: How Small Moments\nCreate Big Momentum\u201d was voted the #1 education session multiple times during\nSNA of SC 2019 summer trainings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For info on keynotes and more click here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Amanda has been a restaurant and hospitality professional for over 15 years and is on her 10th year rocking school lunch as Director of Dining Services in Londonderry, New Hampshire. A wife, mom, and Vlogger, Amanda shares her passion for school nutrition speaking at national conferences and training professionals on front of the house and business operations but don\u2019t discount her proficiency and creativity in the kitchen. Her love of social media marketing has put her small New England district on the map and she has won such awards as this year’s FoodService Director Magazine 2019 Rising Star. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For more info on Amanda and keynotes click here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n As a Registered Dietitian with an advanced degree in education, I find it meaningful to facilitate change and help others accomplish their goals.\u00a0 This has been true whether I was teaching diet therapy to clients as a \u00a0clinical and outpatient dietitian, educating students as a licensed high school teacher and administrator, or enhancing the well-being of students as a director of school nutrition.\u00a0My transition into foodservice was driven by my desire to help elevate the appreciation of the importance of nutrition services within the school environment. By developing student-focused programs that were purposeful and engaging, I was able to impact this goal.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nxtgeninnovators.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Pat-Dwyer.jpg?resize=500%2C419&ssl=1\")
<\/div>\n Pat Dwyer<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\n Kern Halls<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\n Stefanie Giannini SNS<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\n Liz Roesel<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\n Joe Pettit<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\n Amanda Venezia, MEd, SNS<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\n Deborah Kekelik M.ED, RD<\/h2>\n
Throughout my career, I believe it is important to \u2018give back\u2019 and contribute in some way, shape or form. It has been my experience when you focus on the growth of others, it allows you to add value to those around you and to those they serve. \u00a0 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nxtgeninnovators.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Toni-Burkhalter-1.jpg?resize=500%2C419&ssl=1\")
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