MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
OFFICERS
Hello, New York School Nutrition New York School Nutrition Association members!
My name is Katy Headwell and I’m the Food Service Director at Shenendehowa Central Schools in Clifton Park, NY (near Albany).
I am so incredibly honored and truly humbled to be speaking to you today as your newly appointed NYSNA President. Like all of you, I’m in the trenches every day, working to make sure our students are fueled and ready to learn. This association has been a vital part of my professional life, and I am so excited to have this opportunity to serve you and advocate for the critical work we all do. I’m still energized after our incredible annual conference in Buffalo back in October. Wow! What an event. I want to send another heartfelt thank you to the entire conference committee, our hosts in Buffalo, and every single volunteer, speaker, and vendor who made it such a success. You could feel the passion in every room. From the insightful educational sessions to the amazing vendor show floor, and most importantly, the chance to finally reconnect with friends and colleagues... I know I left feeling inspired, motivated, and reminded of just how powerful our community is when we
Katy Headwell, RD NYSNA President
Katy Headwell is the Director of Food Services at Shenendehowa Central Schools in Clifton Park, NY. She has been in her position for over 13 years and loves being in school food service. She gets excited seeing students try new foods and working with great people. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, Jackson.
come together. And I look forward to our next annual conference in Syracuse in April! As we look to the year ahead, I want to build on that amazing momentum. To me, that means focusing on three core goals:
1. Advocacy: First, we must be a powerful, unified voice. We are still facing immense challenges. I will work tirelessly to advocate on our behalf in Albany and in D.C., fighting for policies that support our programs and ensure that we keep Healthy School Meals for all. 2. Connection: Our greatest resource is each other. I want to strengthen our network across all regions of the state, creating more opportunities for us to share best practices, solve problems together, and support one another, not just at the conference, but all year long. 3. Professional Development: Let's continue to elevate our profession. We’ll focus on providing relevant, cutting-edge training and resources that help you grow as leaders and innovators in your districts. This is your association. My door is always open. Please, reach out to me with your ideas, your challenges, and your successes. I am here to listen and to work for you. Thank you for your trust in me. I am so excited to get started. Let’s make this an incredible year for NYSNA and for the millions of children we proudly serve every day. ~ Katy ~
Please welcome our 2025-2026 President, Katy Headwell, RD, as she begins her term. Katy sent in a few words to share with you all:
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