Holly Thaw, MS, RDN, LD
Holly Thaw, MS, RDN, LD is the Farm to School Specialist for the Georgia Department of Education. Prior to this position, Holly worked in school nutrition for both Fulton County Schools and Savannah Chatham County Public School System in Georgia. During this time, she led procurement and supplier relationships, managed USDA commodities, and developed district-wide wellness and farm-to-school initiatives. Her experience outside of school nutrition includes serving as a Public Service Faculty member through the University of Georgia Extension, as a Child Wellness Program Coordinator at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and as a clinical dietitian at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Holly received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, her master’s degree from Georgia State University, and serves on Georgia’s Dietetic Licensure and Foundation boards. Holly is passionate about the relationship of School Nutrition Programs to the overall academic day. Learn more about Georgia’s School Nutrition Programs at https://snp.gadoe.org/Pages/Home.aspx.
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