Lindsey Palmer

VP Nutrition and Industry Relations at Chartwells K12

Lindsey has been working in child nutrition, education, and operations since the completion of her dietetic internship. She worked as the Director of Nutrition Programs for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in Washington, DC, overseeing school breakfast and lunch, CACFP, summer meals and other various local level laws, including the DC Healthy Schools Act and Healthy Tots Act. She has been heavily focused on incorporating training and technology into her work at OSSE as well as developing a long term, strategic plan for the team. Lindsey worked previously at DC Central Kitchen as the Director of Nutrition and Community Outreach, doing a mix of school food service work and community nutrition. Lindsey holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a minor in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware, completed her Master of Science in Nutrition and dietetic internship at the St. Elizabeth University in New Jersey and also holds a Master in Business Administration.