2025 SNAAZ Annual
State Conference
Begins In
FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 08, 2025
Phoenix Convention Center “South Building”8:00 - 10:30 AM
PCC South Lobby
Be sure to stop by registration to get checked in and receive your badge, conference lanyard, conference handbook, and conference bag.
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Rooms 150-159
Remember … Mom was right … breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Stop by to get your healthy continental breakfast to fuel you for the morning and prepare for a day of learning and networking.
9:45 - 10:30 AM
Rooms 150 - 159
Rooms 160 -167
- Director/Supervisor/Buyer – Jose Quinones – “Level Up With USDA Foods”
- Class 1 – Bart Christian – “Empower & Elevate: Coaching Teams for Peak Performance”
- Class 2 – Juan Zamarano – “Aprovechar La Tecnología Para Aumentar La Productividad Y La Calidad De Los Alimentos Con Prácticas Estandarizadas”
- Class 3 – MPS Supervisory Team – “Amazing Ideas From An Arizona School District”
- Class 4 – “Panel Discussion on Struggles and Solutions in Child Nutrition Operations”
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall G
The SNAAZ (School Nutrition Association of Arizona) Child Nutrition Conference Exhibit Show is a dynamic event bringing together school nutrition professionals, industry partners, and vendors to showcase the latest products, services, and innovations in child nutrition. This exhibit show provides valuable networking opportunities, hands-on product demonstrations, and insights into solutions that support healthy, nutritious meals in Arizona schools.
10:45 AM- 11:30 AM
Rooms 160 -167
- Class 1 – JoAnne Robinette – “Customer Service Every Moment Matters”
- Class 2 – Kim Ruiz – “Los Conceptos Básicos de las Comidas Reembolsables”
- Class 3 – Melissa Harvey & Lexi Phelps – “How You Can Make an Impact in Legislative Efforts for AZ Kids”
- Class 4 – Shannon Gleave – “Dynamic Diets … Fact or Fiction?”
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Rooms 160-167
- Class 1 – Bart Christian – “Empower & Elevate: Coaching Teams for Peak Performance”
- Class 2 – Juan Zamarano – “Planificación E Introducción De Productos De Carne De Res En Una Operación K-12”
- Class 3 – MPS Supervisory Team – “Amazing Ideas From An Arizona School District”
- Class 4 – “Panel Discussion on Struggles and Solutions in Child Nutrition Operations”
12:45 - 1:30 PM
Rooms 160 - 167
- Class 1 – JoAnne Robinette -” Customer Service Every Moment Matters”
- Class 2 – Lorinda El Aouita and Lucia Guerra – “Cómo Tener Exito En Tu Próxima Entrevista De Trabajo”
- Class 3 – Melissa Harvey & Lexi Phelps -” How You Can Make an Impact in Legislative Efforts for AZ Kids”
- Class 4 – Shannon Gleave – “Dynamic Diets … Fact or Fiction?”
1:30- 2:45 PM
Exhibit Hall G
The SNAAZ (School Nutrition Association of Arizona) Child Nutrition Conference Exhibit Show is a dynamic event bringing together school nutrition professionals, industry partners, and vendors to showcase the latest products, services, and innovations in child nutrition. This exhibit show provides valuable networking opportunities, hands-on product demonstrations, and insights into solutions that support healthy, nutritious meals in Arizona schools.
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Rooms 150 - 159
Get ready to wrap up SNAAZ 69th Annual State Conference in style! The Closing General Session is where it all comes together – thrilling awards, exciting updates, and an unforgettable keynote speaker to inspire you next big move. Don’t miss this grand finale!
4:45 - 7:00 PM
Rooms 150 - 159
SNAAZ School and Industry Attendees
Join us for a fun-filled night of casual conversation and heavy appetizers. Again, this year we will have a DJ along with caricaturists and a fun and exciting 360 degree photo booth experience.
