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
Vacant	Child Care Food Program Sponsor	N/A	12/31/28
Carrie Buck	School Board Member	7/9/21	12/31/25
Maryam Shayegh	Consultant Position	11/20/20	12/31/25
Vacant	Curriculum Coordinator	N/A	12/31/28
Amber Green	Nutrition Education Specialist	11/7/24	12/31/27
Vacant	Classroom Teacher	N/A	12/31/28
Ronald Little	School Administrator	11/20/20	12/31/25
Vacant	After School (Lay) Representative	N/A	12/31/28
Vacant	Secondary Advisory Student Representative	N/A	6/30/26

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 916-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Friday, September 26, 2025

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