Ally Mrachek

School Nutrition Consultant - Project Scales @Lunchassist

CA, US

Consultant for SFAs that are participating in Project SCALES; develop training, resources, and tools; and contribute to the success of Project SCALES: Advise school nutrition directors on USDA and State agency requirements. Manage communications with and provide technical assistance to clients. Provide menu planning support, including nutrient analysis and recipe crediting. Prepare clients to ace their SNP/CACFP Administrative Reviews and Procurement Reviews. Assist clients with various special projects that align with their district-wide goals, including scratch cooking, farm-to-school, upgrading equipment and facilities, introducing salad bars, improving financial management, working on bids/procurement, applying for CEP/P2, etc. Hold clients accountable for meeting their goals for compliance and program improvement. Lead the development of Project SCALES webinars, training videos, monthly learning sessions, newsletters, etc. Engage in development, design, and copyediting for LunchAssist’s products and services. Engage in ongoing, company-wide strategic planning. Present about Project SCALES as requested at meetings, conferences, events, and webinars. Collaborate frequently with the other members of the LunchAssist and Project SCALES teams. Other related duties as mutually agreed upon.

Centro de Lenguas Modernas

Study Abroad, Spanish and Iberian Studies

Colorado State University

Master of Science, Food Science and Human Nutrition

Institute for Central American Development Studies

Study Abroad, Spanish Language and Literature

Pacific Lutheran University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.); Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology and Spanish