Speakers

Session: Drug Nutrient Interaction
Bio: Elaine Farley-Zoucha is owner and President of EZ Nutrition Consulting, PC. She has over 20 years of experience as a chef, foodservice director, consulting dietitian, author and speaker. Elaine specializes in Food Service Systems, Geriatric Care, CMS Regulations, and Quality Management for Long Term Care Facilities. She developed and delivers workshops to promote the success of new dietary managers.

Session: Regulation Roundup
Bio: Elaine Farley-Zoucha is owner and President of EZ Nutrition Consulting, PC. She has over 20 years of experience as a chef, foodservice director, consulting dietitian, author and speaker. Elaine specializes in Food Service Systems, Geriatric Care, CMS Regulations, and Quality Management for Long Term Care Facilities. She developed and delivers workshops to promote the success of new dietary managers.

Session: Advances in Foodservice Technology
Bio: resident & Principal Consultant GASTRONOMIC Services & Consulting, Inc. Chef Roddey brings to the table over 20 years of hospitality/foodservice industry experience. Reinforcing his time and commitment to the industry, he holds numerous credentials from various professional organizations. Chef Roddey holds Associate degrees in both Culinary Arts and Linguistics, a Bachelor degree in Business Management, and a Master’s degree in Higher Education & Organizational Development. He has recently dedicated himself to the launch of his own company where he is active as a lecturer and presenter of topics across organizations. He serves as a trainer, educator, mentor, collaborator and consultant within various aspects of industry and education.

Session: Operational Food Safety
Bio: resident & Principal Consultant GASTRONOMIC Services & Consulting, Inc. Chef Roddey brings to the table over 20 years of hospitality/foodservice industry experience. Reinforcing his time and commitment to the industry, he holds numerous credentials from various professional organizations. Chef Roddey holds Associate degrees in both Culinary Arts and Linguistics, a Bachelor degree in Business Management, and a Master’s degree in Higher Education & Organizational Development. He has recently dedicated himself to the launch of his own company where he is active as a lecturer and presenter of topics across organizations. He serves as a trainer, educator, mentor, collaborator and consultant within various aspects of industry and education.

Session: CLOSING SESSION: Professional Development for your Career
Bio: resident & Principal Consultant GASTRONOMIC Services & Consulting, Inc. Chef Roddey brings to the table over 20 years of hospitality/foodservice industry experience. Reinforcing his time and commitment to the industry, he holds numerous credentials from various professional organizations. Chef Roddey holds Associate degrees in both Culinary Arts and Linguistics, a Bachelor degree in Business Management, and a Master’s degree in Higher Education & Organizational Development. He has recently dedicated himself to the launch of his own company where he is active as a lecturer and presenter of topics across organizations. He serves as a trainer, educator, mentor, collaborator and consultant within various aspects of industry and education.

Session: Scope of Practice Bingo
Bio: Jen Wright has a dual Master’s degree in Health Care Administration & Organizational Management as well as being a CDM, CFPP. She is currently working full time as a Director of Nutritional Services in a long-term care facility. Jen is a leading authority on resident-centered care and Person1st Training, and received instruction as one of the pilot facilities with the Pioneer Network organization. Jen has consulted with numerous companies with trouble shooting and survey readiness, and served as a personal coach and preceptor for students seeking CDM certification. Jen serves as a limited consultant as a ServSafe Proctor & Instructor. She has over 40 years of healthcare and foodservice experience.

Session: Food for Thought
Bio: Jen Wright has a dual Master’s degree in Health Care Administration & Organizational Management as well as being a CDM, CFPP. She is currently working full time as a Director of Nutritional Services in a long-term care facility. Jen is a leading authority on resident-centered care and Person1st Training, and received instruction as one of the pilot facilities with the Pioneer Network organization. Jen has consulted with numerous companies with trouble shooting and survey readiness, and served as a personal coach and preceptor for students seeking CDM certification. Jen serves as a limited consultant as a ServSafe Proctor & Instructor. She has over 40 years of healthcare and foodservice experience.

Session: Building a Plate
Bio: Jen Wright has a dual Master’s degree in Health Care Administration & Organizational Management as well as being a CDM, CFPP. She is currently working full time as a Director of Nutritional Services in a long-term care facility. Jen is a leading authority on resident-centered care and Person1st Training, and received instruction as one of the pilot facilities with the Pioneer Network organization. Jen has consulted with numerous companies with trouble shooting and survey readiness, and served as a personal coach and preceptor for students seeking CDM certification. Jen serves as a limited consultant as a ServSafe Proctor & Instructor. She has over 40 years of healthcare and foodservice experience.