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About 2025 SNAAZ
Annual State Conference
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 08, 2025—because the SNAAZ 69th Annual State Conference is THE must-attend event for anyone passionate about feeding minds and fueling futures!
Here are some reasons you won’t want to miss it:
- Incredible Learning Opportunities: Level up your skills with engaging, hands-on education sessions tailored just for child nutrition pros like YOU! Whether you're just starting out or leading a team, there’s something for everyone.
- Epic Industry Exhibitor Show: Explore 120+ booths packed with the newest products, tools, and tech designed to take your nutrition program to the next level. Get ready to discover what’s fresh, fun, and functional!
- Next-Level Networking: Connect, laugh, and learn with fellow professionals from across Arizona. Share stories, swap ideas, and build a network that supports your journey all year long.
- Expertly Planned for ALL Levels: Shout-out to Michelle Hall and her amazing conference planning team! They've crafted an event that brings value to everyone—from frontline heroes to district-level leaders.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, get inspired, and celebrate the incredible work you do every day for Arizona’s students.
Join us on November 8th and be part of something amazing!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Conference
Agenda
SATURDAY – 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 – Shannon Gleave – “Dynamic Diets … Facts Or Fiction?”
- Class 2 – Juan Zamarano – “Aprovechar La TecnologÃa 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 – Bart Christian – “Empower & Elevate: Coaching Teams for Peak Performance”
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Rooms 160-167
- Class 1 – Shannon Gleave – “Dynamic Diets … Fact Or Fiction?”
- 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 – Bart Christian – “Empower & Elevate: Coaching Teams for Peak Performance”
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.
Keynote Speaker
Educational Sessions
A Great Event To Earn Education CEU’s – All Education Sessions Will Be Repeated So You Can Hit Them All
Jose Quinones - "Level Up With USDA Foods"
9:45 - 10:30 AM
"Panel Discussion on Struggles and Solutions in Child Nutrition Operations"
9:45 - 10:30 AM & 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Kim Ruiz - "Los Conceptos Básicos de las Comidas Reembolsables"
10:45 - 11:30 AM
Shannon Gleave - "Dynamic Diets … Fact or Fiction?"
10:45 - 11:30 AM & 12:45 - 1:30 PM
Lorinda El Aouita and Lucia Guerra - "Cómo Tener Exito En Tu Próxima Entrevista De Trabajo"
12:45 - 1:30 PM
Bart Christian - "Empower & Elevate: Coaching Teams for Peak Performance"
9:45 -10:30 AM & 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
MPS Supervisory Team - "Amazing Ideas From An Arizona School District"
9:45 - 10:30 AM & 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
JoAnne Robinette - "Customer Service Every Moment Matters"
10:45 - 11:30 AM & 12:45 - 1:30 PM
Melissa Harvey & Lexi Phelps - "How You Can Make an Impact in Legislative Efforts for AZ Kids"
10:45 - 11:30 AM & 12:45 - 1:30 PM
Juan Zamarano - "Planificación E Introducción De Productos De Carne De Res En Una Operación K-12"
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Register for 2025 SNAAZ
Annual State Conference
We are so excited to announce the 2025 Annual State Conference (ASC). This year’s conference will be held at the beautiful Phoenix Convention Center (South Building) – Phoenix, Arizona. The ASC planning committee has planned a spectacular event for every level of child nutrition. So, if you are a director, supervisor, manager, front-line team member, or central office/warehouse there will be some wonderful education classes and information geared specifically for you. Also, we will be presenting an education track in Spanish for those more comfortable learning in that language.
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