Ali Barker
I think and write about how school shapes us. My work is guided by the mission to improve the school experience with quality curriculum, child nutrition, and operations. Content generalist who seeks to connect.
- Role
- Director of Client Services at School Food Solutions
- Location
- New Orleans, LA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ali Barker
I am a versatile operations wonk, curriculum designer and writer with a focus on creating…
Experience
Director of Client Services
Sep 2023 — Present · New Orleans, LA, US
Manage relationships between Louisiana school food authorities and food service management companies-Facilitate training in Child Nutrition policy and Operations for school and cafeteria staff-Manage state and federal Local Foods for Schools grant spending and reporting-Review school menus for compliance and school preference-Support schools\' compliance with USDA in day to day operations and administrative reviews-Assist in maintaining accurate child nutrition financials for Louisiana schools-Listen and respond to schools\' operational and wellness needs-Facilitate school wellness and advisory committees
Education
Louisiana State University
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing
2007 — 2010
Middlebury College
Coursework in English, Bread Loaf School of English
2006 — 2006
Wellesley College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
1995 — 1999
Louisiana State University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Creative Writing
School for International Training
Cape Town, South Africa: Independent Study, Land Reform and Restitution, Political Science
1998 — 1998
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