Robin S. Hernandez
Redlands,CA
Summary
Experienced program manager and school nutrition professional dedicated to fighting childhood hunger and increasing food equity through strategic policy, systems, and environmental change. Accomplished public speaker, program planner, and resource developer. Seeking to leverage background and expertise to increase access to child nutrition programs through collaboration and sharing of best practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Share Our Strength
08.2020 - Current
- Served as contractor to Share Our Strength from 2019-2020 providing TA to staff and school districts implementing summer and school meals programs.
- Successfully supported launch and expansion of summer meals and breakfast programs throughout California.
- Served as co-chair of Quad County Collaborative, implementing 10 webinars for Southern California schools and partners during the pandemic.
- Serves as co-chair on San Bernardino County School Meals Access Committee which showcases regional directors and best practices.
- Experience providing support and TA to rural non-congregate summer feeding programs.
- Summer EBT outreach and promotion.
- Developed comprehensive suite of internal resources for program managers implementing Breakfast in the Classroom.
- Provides presentations for state and regional conferences on Share Our Strength priorities.
Nutrition Specialist
Redlands Unified School District
11.2015 - 11.2019
- Served as lead for summer meals program in "back of house" duties including: working with state agency, applications and claims, site selection, menu writing, auditing, and staff training.
- Served as lead organizer for summer kick-off events, Farm to Summer implementation, program marketing, and activities calendar for kids by collaborating with community organizations.
- Served as co-chair of Summer Meals Collaborative with San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, providing meetings, training, and awareness of regional successful summer programming.
- Gathered feedback and data on nutrition programs through student focus groups, taste tests, and parent surveys.
- Assisted in department website innovation to include menus, program information, summer meal marketing, and online surveys.
- Developed and certified student menus for NSLP, SBP, CACFP, SSO, and SFSP programs as district dietitian.
- Developed and oversaw internship program for Dietetic and Public Health students.
- Provided training for staff and interns on menu and program implementation.
Nutrition Educator
San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Worked with teachers, principals, farmers, and school site staff to implement wellness programs.
- Facilitated state nutrition education program training and outreach for classroom teachers, students, and school partners throughout San Bernardino County.
- Implementation of Harvest of Month and Re-Think Your Drink program to variety of community audiences.
Dietetic Intern
Patton State Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked in school district, WIC offices, hospitals, and outpatient settings.
- Assisted in menu planning for children and patients with allergies and special needs.
- Designed educational nutrition resources.
- Provided nutrition education presentations and classes for students, staff and patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science
California State University
San Bernardino, CA06.2014
Skills
- 8 years experience working with federal child nutrition programs
- Direct summer meal program operation and regulation experience
- Online and in-person event planning experience
- Excellent collaboration and team-building skills
- 5 years experience providing direct technical assistance for child nutrition programs
- 10 years of public speaking experience
Timeline
Program Manager
Share Our Strength
08.2020 - Current
Nutrition Specialist
Redlands Unified School District
11.2015 - 11.2019
Nutrition Educator
San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools
08.2015 - 11.2015
Dietetic Intern
Patton State Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science
California State University
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