Chief Operating Officer
VP of Health & Wellness
Jill Henderson joined The Dairy Alliance in March 2006. Managing staff across an eight-state region as Director of Youth Wellness, Jill was responsible for the Southeast administration of Fuel Up to Play 60, the nation’s largest in-school health and wellness program, as well as all other K-12 school dairy promotion programs in the region. Born and raised in Virginia, Jill earned a degree in human nutrition and foods from Virginia Tech. During her career as a registered dietitian, Jill has held positions in clinical nutrition as well as sales and marketing management in healthcare and nutrition-based companies. Jill is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the School Nutrition Association. She also holds the credential of School Nutrition Specialist.