INSTITUTE OF CHILD NUTRITION STAFF
LEADERSHIP
Aleshia Hall-Campbell, PhD, MPH, Executive Director
Aleshia Hall-Campbell, PhD, MPH
Executive Director
Maci Flautt, MS, Associate Director of Cooperative Agreements
Maci Flautt, MS
Associate Director of Cooperative Agreements
Lewanda Morse, PhD, Associate Director of Grants
Lewanda Morse, PhD
Associate Director of Grants
Keith Rushing, PhD, RD, Director, Applied Research Division
Keith Rushing, PhD, RD
Director, Applied Research Division
Vicki Whitehead, MAcc, Associate Director of Administration and Outreach
Vicki Whitehead, MAcc
Associate Director of Administration and Outreach
Jonathan Bishop, MBA, Associate Director of Information Services
Jonathan Bishop, MBA
Associate Director of Information Services
Patrick Garmong, Associate Director of Culinary Education and Training
Patrick has been in the Food Service Industry over 15 years. He is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education (Manhattan NY). Previously Patrick was the Child Nutrition Director for the Ellensburg School District. Patrick has been the Executive Chef in various fields of the hospitality industry including Higher Education, Restaurants and Catering. When not cooking he enjoys time with his family, waterfowling, golfing and woodworking.
Patrick Garmong
Associate Director of Culinary Education and Training
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Frances Clarkson, Accountant I, Grant
Frances Clarkson
Accountant I, Grant
Georgia Cobbs, Accounting Assistant, Grant
Georgia Cobbs
Accounting Assistant, Grant
Darcy RhynesProject Coordinator, Grant
Darcy Rhynes
Project Coordinator, Grant
Kim MacIntosh, Administrative Coordinator
Kim MacIntosh
Administrative Coordinator
INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION
Jeffrey Boyce, MA, BS, AS, Coordinator of Archival Services
Jeffrey Boyce, MA, BS, AS
Coordinator of Archival Services
Peter Cleary, MA, Web Developer
Peter Cleary, MA
Web Developer
Melissa Farris, Network Administrator
Melissa Farris
Network Administrator
Ginger Gregory, MSIT, Instructional Design & Training Specialist
Ginger holds a MS in Instructional Technology. With over 14 years in instructional design, eLearning, and training experience, Ginger manages the development and implementation of ICN’s online courses and eLearning Portal . When not at work she enjoys spending time with husband, Kendall, and 2 children, Tripp and Goldie.
Ginger Gregory,MSIT
Instructional Design & Training Specialist
Elizabeth Halford, Marketing Specialist
Elizabeth Halford
Marketing Specialist
Rachael Hamilton, Program Assistant
Rachael Hamilton
Program Assistant
Henrietta Henderson, Editorial Coordinator
Henrietta Henderson
Editorial Coordinator
Thom Hunter Pratt, Multimedia Specialist
Thom Hunter Pratt
Multimedia Specialist
John Wall, MA, Library Specialist
John Wall, MA
Library Specialist
Sharon Walls, MA, Assistant Director of Information Services
Sharon Walls, MA
Assistant Director of Information Services
Samuel Washington, MS Ed., Instructional Technology Designer
Assists ICN staff in the development of web-based courses, including the conversion of print-based instructional materials into online courses delivered through ICN’s learning management system. Provides input on decisions concerning the development and implementation of online training programs, and assists with instructing ET Staff on the best use of instructional technology.
Samuel Washington, MS Ed.
Instructional Designer Technology
EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION
Shanna Barrett, Project Administrator
Shanna holds a business degree and is currently working to finish a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications at the University of Mississippi. Shanna has 15 years of work experience with federally funded programs. Shanna is part of the ICN Training Team and coordinates all the logistics for training events held at ICN.
Shanna Barrett
Project Administrator
Bill Barry, Materials Management and Shipping Coordinator
Bill holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of Mississippi. Bill coordinates the materials for ICN trainings along with handling all shipping responsibilities.
Bill Barry
Materials Management and Shipping Coordinator
Lois Coleman, MS, MCHES, Education and Training Specialist
Lois has been in the field of health promotion for over 12 years. Prior to joining ICN, she worked in non-profit and state settings where she planned, implemented, and evaluated grant-funded health programs; taught health courses; and provided certified continuing education training for healthcare and other professionals. Lois holds a BS in Human Services with minors in Community Health and Sociology, a MS in Health Promotion, and is currently a PhD candidate in Health Behavior and Promotion.
Lois Coleman, MS, MCHES
Education and Training Specialist
Liz Dixon, MS, Education and Training Specialist
Liz has a Masters in Food, Nutrition, and Culinary Sciences from Clemson University and a Bachelors in Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University. She is certified in Designing Learning and Writing for Instructional Design and Training from ATD Education. She is also an ACE-certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer, AFAA-certified Group Fitness Instructor, and certified Zumba Instructor. She has 14 years of experience. She enjoys teaching her fitness classes and hiking with her dog.
Liz Dixon, MS
Education and Training Specialist
Erica Covington-Ford, Project Coordinator
Erica holds a BA in General Education with a minor in business administration. Erica comes to the institute with over 15 years of management experience in hospitality management. Erica coordinates annual meetings as well as task force and pilot trainings. She is also the proof of works coordinator, where she is responsible for processing as well as maintaining files and invoices for all trainings conducted by the institute. In her spare time, Erica enjoys cooking, fishing, and traveling.
Erica Covington-Ford
Project Coordinator
Tana Graham, Program Assistant
Graduate of Ole Miss and live in Oxford. I enjoy reading and Rebel sports. I spend as much free time as possible with my grandchildren.
Tana Graham
Program Assistant
Vicki Howe, Graphic Designer
Vicki is a Graphic Designer II, who is certified in Graphic Design and Digital Arts. Vicki uses her artistic talent and experience to create aesthetically appealing training manuals, logos, brochures, posters, and more. She has been with ICN for over 20 years. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends; arts and crafts; and working in her yard.
Vicki Howe
Graphic Designer
Elyse Lenaburg, Program Assistant
As a Program Assistant at ICN, Elyse contributes to the editing and content of child nutrition materials, assists with cooperative agreements, and fields help desk calls. She enjoys helping people and being part of such an awesome team at ICN. In her spare time, Elyse enjoys cooking, lifting weights and watching sports. Above all, Elyse values her family and faith
Elyse Lenaburg
Program Assistant
L. Janae Owens, MS, CHES, Education and Training Specialist
Janae joined ICN in the summer of 2018. In her prior role she developed, expanded, and managed University of Mississippi initiatives to impact health and wellness in the local public school districts and greater community; collected and assessed school health and wellness data; and strengthened partnerships between the university and local, state, and federal stakeholders. She has a BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology and a MS in Health Promotion. Janae is a Certified Health Education Specialist.
L. Janae Owens, MS, CHES
Education and Training Specialist
Lisa Rogers, Assistant Director of Education and Training
Lisa has been with the Institute of Child Nutrition since 2008. After serving on the ICN Training Team as Training Coordinator, Lisa was named Assistant Director of Education and Training in December, 2017. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee.
Lisa Rogers
Assistant Director of Education and Training
Pat Richardson, MEd, Education and Training Specialist
Pat has a BS in Home Economics and a MEd in Education. She was a Food Service Director for 8 years and a baker in a local bakery for 4 years. Pat has been with the Institute for 11.5 years developing online courses and face-to-face trainings. Serving as an animal activist, she rescues as many animals as possible, currently with 8 cats and 4 dogs at home and 5 cats at her church. When not rescuing animals, she love to cook, read, garden, sew, and knit.
Pat Richardson, ME
Education and Training Specialist
Margaret W. Schaff, ICN Training Coordinator
Margaret received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mississippi. She has worked for the Ole MIss 20+ years and currently is an ICN Training Coordinator.
Margaret W. Schaff
ICN Training Coordinator
Evan Williams, Training Coordinator
Evan brings over 12 years of administrative experience to the position of Training Coordinator. He has coordinated many meetings during his tenure at ICN, including the annual USDA/State Agency Meeting. He enjoys spending his free time with his family obsessively watching movies, arguing over the minutiae.
Evan Williams
Training Coordinator
Deborah Winans, Education and Training Specialist
Deborah Winans is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Deborah has worked for child nutrition programs that include The Head Start Program; Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program; and the Summer Food Service Program. Deborah has worked for the Institute of Child Nutrition for 5 years as an Education and Training Specialist ll.
Deborah Winans
Education and Training Specialist
APPLIED RESEARCH DIVISION
Marjuyua Lartey, PhD, RDN<br>Research Scientist
Marjuyua Lartey, PhD, RDN
Research Scientist
Kristi L. Lewis, PhD, RDN, Research Scientist
Kristi L. Lewis, PhD, RDN
Research Scientist
Karen Lott, MSIT, Office Administrator
Karen Lott, MSIT
Office Administrator
Jane Peterson
Jane Peterson, PhD, RDN
Research Scientist