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iBites PodcastA wealth of information to help promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs. Author: Institute of Child Nutrition
The Institute of Child Nutrition is proud to present the podcast, iBites, where you will learn about all aspects of child nutrition programs. From research to resources, from oral histories to best practices, each iBites will feature a wealth of information to help promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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iBites Podcast – S2E6 – Rhiannon Mejia
Episode 6
Thursday, 19 March, 2026
Meet Rhiannon Mejia, a Child Nutrition Supervisor in Texas who oversees 10 schools including elementary, middle, and high schools with innovative bistro concepts. Rhiannon shares her inspiring journey from restaurant management to school nutrition, motivated by her own childhood experiences and desire to ensure every child has access to meals. She discusses her leadership approach grounded in empathy, open communication, and patience—lessons learned from an impactful mentor. Rhiannon also highlights her district’s successful Manager-in-Training (MIT) program that identifies and develops rising leaders, including how her colleague Lisa (featured in a companion episode) trained her and continues to train new managers today.













