Bio:

LINDSAY CORBIN brings a background in public health nutrition to her advocacy and food literacy work with Nourish Nova Scotia and the Coalition for Healthy School Food. Using participatory leadership and systems-thinking, she coordinates action on the complex intersections of food security, food literacy, and equity. An eternal optimist, Lindsay is dedicated to ensuring Canada’s national school food program is one of the best in the world where all students feel a sense of belonging where they can learn about and can enjoy delicious, nutritious food 

CLARA BIRNIE is a Registered Dietitian who has been working with the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba in the area of school food for the past 14 years. She also sits on the steering committee of the Coalition for Healthy School Food. She is passionate about learning from and working with individuals and communities. When working with school food programs, Clara enjoys being able to combine research-based and community-informed information to help make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of students.

MADELAINE MORRISH is a Registered Dietitian with the Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba and has worked as a dietitian for over 10 years. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals in navigating their relationship with food while advocating for approaches that challenge diet culture and promote inclusive, positive food environments that support overall well-being. She is passionate about supporting communities through public health initiatives and has been working with CNCM since 2024 supporting school food programs.

ELIZABETH (LIZ) SMITH is a Public Health Dietitian in Hamilton, Ontario, working to improve school food environments. With many years of experience, she is an active member of the Coalition for Healthy School Food and Ontario Dietitians in Public Health. Liz is committed to promoting inclusive, experiential, and non-judgemental approaches to food programs and nutrition education to help young people build positive relationships with food and their bodies.

NICOLE PUFFER is a classically trained chef and food educator. She is a mother of four and the founder of Meals without Madness. She designs and facilitates inclusive community programs in addition to curriculum aligned K-8 food and nutrition workshops using food based activities that happen right in the classroom – no fancy equipment required. The approach makes healthy eating playful, practical and empowering for young food explorers. She is passionate about supporting the local foodscape and farmers, increasing access to nutrient dense foods and encouraging everyday choices that reduce our carbon footprint while increasing community connections through food.

JENNA KEDY (she/her) is a youth advocate, public speaker, and community leader from Halifax, Nova Scotia. She brings lived experience as a neurodivergent young adult navigating chronic illness, disability, and mental health, and uses that lens to promote equity, accessibility, and dignity in youth-serving systems. Jenna has contributed to research and advisory initiatives across Canada focused on meaningful engagement and inclusive design, and she is passionate about practical changes that help young people feel safe, supported, and able to participate. Her work centers on youth voice, trauma-informed care, and creating environments where “belonging” is built into the everyday starting with something as simple as lunch.

ROBYN TURNER-KLOPPER represents Nechako Lakes School District (SD91), which serves approximately 4,000 students across 18 schools in the communities of Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, Granisle, and the Southside region. Each month, approximately 10,000 lunches are served, alongside daily breakfast and snack programs available to all students. Robyn is a Registered Dietitian and recent Master of Health Studies graduate with a focus on leadership. She brings expertise in fostering compassionate, inclusive food environments and supporting students in developing positive relationships with food.