“Crystal has always been a passionate and skilled advocate for child nutrition causes. She has consistently provided our organization with top-quality information and customer service. Crystal is a trusted resource across the country, and her accomplishments and dedication are impressive. I give Crystal my highest recommendation!”
Crystal FitzSimons
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
822 followers
500+ connections
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
822 followers
500+ connections
About
With over 20 years of experience in federal, state, and local policy, I am deeply…
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Thrilled to co-present on building your professional brand with #ANC24 co-advisor Shannon Ebron, MS, RDN, LD These amazing school nutrition pros…
Thrilled to co-present on building your professional brand with #ANC24 co-advisor Shannon Ebron, MS, RDN, LD These amazing school nutrition pros…
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#ANC24 is off to the races in Boston, MA! The school nutrition event of the year! 12 pre-conference sessions are in the books kicking off the…
#ANC24 is off to the races in Boston, MA! The school nutrition event of the year! 12 pre-conference sessions are in the books kicking off the…
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My blog post has been published! Thank you, FRAC! Medicaid direct certification allows states to directly count all kiddos with Medicaid as eligible…
My blog post has been published! Thank you, FRAC! Medicaid direct certification allows states to directly count all kiddos with Medicaid as eligible…
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Communications Chair Fall Fair
Murch Elementary School
- 3 years 4 months
Children
Develop and implement communications and outreach plan for annual school event and fundraiser.
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The Reach of School Breakfast and Lunch During the 2022–2023 School Year
Food Research & Action Center
Analyzes national and state participation in school breakfast and school lunch.
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The State of Healthy School Meals for All: California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Vermont Lead the Way
Food Research & Action Center
The report analyzes the increase in school meals participation after the implementation of a statewide Healthy School Meals for All policy that allows schools to offer school breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge.
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Afterschool Suppers: A Snapshot of Participation
Food Research & Action Center
Analyzes national and state participation in the Afterschool Nutrition Programs and makes policy recommendations to improve access.
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Hunger Doesn't Take A Vacation: Summer Nutrition Status Report
Food Research and Action Center
Analyzes national and state participation in the Summer Nutrition Programs.
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Large School District Report Operating School Nutrition Programs as the Nation Recovers From the Pandemic
Food Research & Action Center
Analyzes the impact of the pandemic on school meal participation and operations on 91 large school districts, identifies best practices, and makes policy recommendations.
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Community Eligibility: The Key to Hunger Free Schools
Food Research & Action Center
Analyzes national and state implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision and makes federal, state policy recommendations to increase the number of schools implementing the provision to offer meals to all of their students at no charge.
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The Case for Healthy School Meals for All
Food Research & Action Center
Explores the impact that free school meals for all would have on improving children's educational and health outcomes, on reducing stigma and increasing participation, and on school nutrition operations,
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Lessons From Early Implementation of Pandemic-EBT Opportunities to Strengthen Rollout for School Year 2020-2021
Food Research & Action Center and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Reviews early findings regarding state implementation of P-EBT in the spring and summer of 2020 in order to support improved implementation for the current school year.
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Thanks to the leadership of Governor Healey and the state legislature, Massachusetts continues to lead in supporting our students’ food security…
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I heard Albertsons Companies Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary and thought I'd share: This summer will mark 6 years that I have been…
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Wonderful visit to Lowell HS with Dr. Regina M. Robinson, Ed.D. and Chef Sam Icklan and his team who are creating amazing culturally responsive meals…
Wonderful visit to Lowell HS with Dr. Regina M. Robinson, Ed.D. and Chef Sam Icklan and his team who are creating amazing culturally responsive meals…
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Proud that New Jersey is already issuing benefits. Kudos to state and federal partners for working together.
Proud that New Jersey is already issuing benefits. Kudos to state and federal partners for working together.
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