Roni Marie Lapelle

Roni Marie LaPelle is an experienced Food & Nutrition Services Marketing Specialist at Chesterfield County Public Schools, where a full-time position was developed to enhance community awareness and improve public perception regarding nutrition services. With a background including roles as a Field Supervisor overseeing operations of multiple school cafeterias, and previous experience as a ServSafe® Instructor, Roni has a strong foundation in food safety education and marketing. Recognized for excellence in prior positions, Roni has earned multiple national and state awards while serving as a Marketing Manager at Henrico County Public Schools. Early career experiences include managing operations at Dairy Queen and working in various capacities at S.C. Johnson & Son. Roni holds a Bachelor's Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations with a minor in Marketing from the University of Iowa and furthered education in Meeting and Event Planning Management at the University of Virginia, along with certifications in design software.