From Intern to Impact: Inside a School Nutrition Internship | Public Health in Action
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From Intern to Impact: Inside a School Nutrition Internship | Public Health in Action
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What’s it really like to intern in school nutrition?
In this episode of the NutriSmart SNAX Podcast, Maureen Pisanick sits down with Kent State University dietetic intern Emma Nemecek to talk about mentorship, leadership growth, recipe development, Smart Snacks compliance, and the real-world impact of public health nutrition in schools.
Emma shares how she went from uncertainty about school food service to discovering a passion for innovation, flexibility, and leadership - all while “drinking from a fire hose” at Pisanick Partners.
If you’re a dietetics student, school nutrition professional, or district leader, this conversation offers insight into:
✔ What interns actually do in school nutrition✔ How mentorship shapes leadership✔ Recipe development & taste testing✔ Smart Snacks compliance & audits✔ Public health nutrition at scale✔ Why flexibility is the #1 career skill
School nutrition is more than meals, it’s policy, innovation, compliance, public health, and impact.