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Spotlight On: Annette Maggi
PROLOGUE: I’ve known of Annette for years – we are both long time DBC members and have a shared interest in retail – but it wasn’t until recently that I met her in person and learned more about her unique background.
Read MoreIn the Limelight: Keri Gans
PROLOGUE: I had the pleasure of meeting Keri at FNCE 2011 in San Diego. As a fairly new Academy Spokesperson at the time, I was fortunate to not only meet, but to talk with and get to know many of the past Academy Spokespeople. My first impression of Keri was that she was very distinct…
Read MoreA Follow Spot on Neva Cochran – Keep Her in Your Sightline!
PROLOGUE: I was introduced to Neva at a conference by fellow RDN and friend Angela Lemond. She said, “You two have to meet!” It may sound corny, but I knew instantly that we were “soul sisters”! We have many similar views and passions about food and nutrition. We hit it off immediately and the more…
Read MoreIntroducing Tina Gowin Carlucci: Supporting Role to Joy Bauer
PROLOGUE: I had the pleasure of meeting Tina at a recent nutrition conference. When we struck up a conversation during break time I learned about her background and the path that led to her landing a much-coveted job as Joy Bauer’s editorial director. I found her to be both fun and funny. Of course I…
Read MoreTaking the Show on the Road: Sheila Campbell’s A La Carte Food Tours
PROLOGUE: I met Sheila at FNCE Philly in 2012 when we shared a booth at the Member Product MarketPlace. I had seen her NE EML request to share a booth to save money and thought: What a great idea! We had to work together to fill out paperwork and meet deadlines for the booth reservation,…
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