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Child Nutrition Advisory Council and Initiatives

Members and initiatives of the Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC).

Members

Name Membership Category Initial Appt. Date Term Expires

Kim Frinzell

Department of Education Representative

 2016 Indefinite
Anne Wilson School Food Services Supervisor/Manager 11/7/24 12/31/27
Yaz Widatalla School Nutrition Services Director 11/7/24 12/31/27
Meggan Arnoux Child Care Food Program Sponsor N/A 12/31/28
Carrie Buck School Board Member 7/9/21 12/31/27
Maryam Shayegh

Consultant Position

 11/20/20 12/31/27
Vacant Curriculum Coordinator N/A 12/31/29

Amber Green

 Nutrition Education Specialist 11/7/24 12/31/27
Vacant Classroom Teacher N/A 12/31/29
Ronald Little School Administrator 11/20/20 12/31/27

Marilyn Anderson

After School (Lay) Representative

 N/A 12/31/28

Kayvon Banankhah

Secondary Advisory Student Representative

 N/A 6/30/26

CNAC Initiatives

Increasing Access to School Breakfast to Improve Student Outcomes (PDF)

Increasing Access to Meals Out of School Time (PDF)

Adequate Time to Eat Fact Sheet (PDF)

Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 916-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Friday, January 02, 2026
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