2025 In-Person Conference
2025 Annual ASNNA Conference
February 4-6th, 2025
The Association of SNAP-Ed Nutrition Administrators (ASNNA) Conference, themed “Harvesting Connection, Cultivating Learning: Nourishing Change Together,” is a pivotal event for administrators, practitioners, and experts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed). This conference is more than just a platform for sharing valuable insights, strategies, and best practices in nutrition education; it is a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration. Attendees will engage with peers and thought leaders, forging partnerships that turn the vision of SNAP-Ed into impactful, actionable solutions that benefit diverse communities.
Day 1:
Presentations
A Fresh Start to a Healthier You! Improves Food Security and Health Behavior Outcomes among a Diverse Sample of Participants in Texas
Katelin Alfaro-Hudak, Lindsey Breunig-Rodriguez
Promoting Local Arizona Agriculture (PLAZA) Mobile Market
Jenn Parlin
Training When and Where It’s Needed: Inspiring Learning for SNAP-Ed and EFNEP Staff in Illinois
Nicki Griffin, Brenda Derrick
A Guide for Communicating Food and Weight Related Health Messages to Eliminate Stigma and Shame within SNAP-Ed Trainings, Programs, and Social Marketing
Morgan Gregg, Meghan Garrett, and Elena Serrano
Cultivating Connections to Reduce Harm: Learning Collaborative to Improve Nutrition Education for People in Recovery
Monica Bhagwan, Jen Moss, Eileen Grigsby, Mattie Sobotka, Anna Kitchin
SUCCESS STORY EVALUATION PILOT
Nora Downs, Ankita Henry, Shelby Winters
Tales of Four Cities: Community level multi-sector collaboration projects in Minnesota
Hyunjun Kim, Karah Mechlowitz, CeAnn Klug, Trina Adler
Designed to Serve: Community-Led PSE Approaches for Sustainable Systems Change
Rebecca Crumrine, Dale Kehr, Kaitlyn Streitmatter
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Strengthening SNAP-Ed Group Facilitation and PSE Efforts Through Use of Motivational Interviewing Principles
Anne R. Lindsay, Macy M. Helm, Scott Walters
Increasing Nutrition and Physical Activity Opportunities for Young Children through Multi-Genre Song and Dance
Macy M. Helm, Anne R. Lindsay, Kristine Wilson, Alvin Adelhoch
Food as Medicine: Community of Practice
Ashlee Sudbury, Blake Connolly
Cultivating Experimental Learning Among SNAP-Ed Educators
Lindsey Breunig-Rodriguez, Priscilla Ofori, Renda Nelson
Structured for Success: How Missouri’s SNAC ensures program equity
Candace Rodman
Building community participation in Farmers Markets through Peer-to-Peer approaches
Danielle Carson
Health & Racial Equity Workforce Assessment Of SNAP-Ed Implementers In The Southeast
Metria Munyan, Amanda Tyler
Day 2:
Presentations
SNAP Nutrition Education Branch Update
Aurora Calvillo Buffington
Season for Superlatives: Strategies for Supporting SNAP-Ed by Delivering Stories of Success
Carrie Draper, Rakia Ranney, Camille Parks, Sandy Sherman, Erika Takada, Kamaljeet Singh-Khaira
Resilient & Ready: Optimizing SNAP-Ed through Innovation & Connection
Lea Palmer
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The Power of P in PSE: Using SNAP-Ed Evaluation to Support Sustainable Policy
Melinda Burrus, Laurel Jacobs, Meredith Ledlie Johnson, Caitlin Kownacki
Creating Programs that Matter: Getting Back to the Basics*
Mary Marczak, Chanta’l Rose, Latresh Davenport, Jennifer Ward
Day 3:
Presentations
University of Nevada SNAP-Ed: Policy, Systems, and Environment Program Efforts
Macy M. Helm, Sabina Malik, Anne Lindsay, Angelique Burton, Kylie Russell
Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family and Children Services
Mikayla Campbell, Latresh Davenport, Teixiera Peoples
Colorado SNAP-ED Fresh Conversations
Samantha Villatoro
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SNAP-Ed? What’s That? A Look at Increased Knowledge and Communication through Training.
Stacy Thowe
Joyful Leadership
Teresa Byington