Public Policy 101 & Legislative Update

Thursday, May 29 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Members: Free
Non-Members: $25

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Join ACDA for a brief legislative update and an engaging and informative webinar designed to demystify the federal advocacy process. This webinar will equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to effectively engage with policymakers and advocate for child nutrition programs. Hear insights from experts, including Monica Deines-Henderson, Caryn Long Earl, Eric Steiner, and Roger Szemraj.

Meet the Speakers:

Monica Deines-Henderson, Director of Nutrition Service, El Paso County School District #49

Monica Deines-Henderson graduated from National University in San Diego with a Masters in Business Administration, and Western State College in Gunnison Colorado with a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration. She has been working in the Child Nutrition industry in Colorado since 1998.  She is currently Director of Nutrition Services for El Paso County School District #49, which is located just east of Colorado Springs.

Monica has served in leadership roles for school nutrition at both the national and state level, along with Colorado School Business Officials.   

Caryn Long-Earl, Director of the Bureau of Food Assistance, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Caryn Long Earl is the Director of the Bureau of Food Assistance at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Caryn, who has been with the Department of Agriculture since 2015, has spent more than 20 years working at the state and federal level on policy issues related to food safety and food security. Caryn holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Communications/Journalism from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science Degree in Management from the University of Maryland, University College.

Eric Steiner, Senior Policy Advisor, OFW Law

Eric has more than 20 years of experience in Washington, D.C. He served as Senior Professional Staff at the Senate Ag Committee for 3 Chairmen where he helped produce the Child Nutrition & WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004​ and two Farm Bills. Eric served as USDA FNS Associate Administrator for Special Nutrition Programs and FNS Chief of Staff for President George W. Bush. He worked in government affairs at Kraft Foods, Elanco Animal Health, and the National Association of Wheat Growers​. Eric earned a B.S. in Agricultural Education from Purdue University, a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law, and a Certificate of Management Excellence from the Harvard Business School.-

Roger Szemraj, Principal, OFW Law

Roger has more than 30 years of experience on Capitol Hill, concentrating on agriculture including:  agricultural appropriations; Farm Bills; food assistance programs; international food aid and development programs; food safety issues; trade issues; bio-fuel opportunities; and research programs. Roger was Born in Buffalo, NY, received his B.S.F.S. from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1975 and his J.D. from Georgetown University law Center in 1982. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar.