Caroline Olson

She was introduced to the field as an undergraduate student, working for Montana Team Nutrition while getting a bachelor’s in Dietetics at Montana State University. After graduation, she spent nearly six years at the Montana Office of Public Instruction as a School Nutrition Specialist, Auditor, and Assistant Director of School Nutrition Programs. Throughout her time at the state, she conducted many Administrative and Procurement Reviews and provided endless technical assistance to districts. Caroline especially enjoyed finding ways to teach complicated government policies in an engaging, easy-to-digest way. A deep knowledge of federal regulations, program oversight, and hands-on experience give her unique insight into school food operations and compliance. Recently, she honed her clinical skills as an outpatient Bariatric Dietitian, which reinforced the crucial role school nutrition plays in our adult lives. Having benefited from free school meals herself throughout childhood, Caroline believes in the power of food in helping students succeed.