Haley Dean, RDN | LunchAssist Team

Haley Dean is an accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in Child Nutrition Programs, state regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Her extensive career spans leadership roles in school districts, including serving as Assistant Director of Nutrition Services for Tempe Elementary School District, where she spearheaded student-led menus that increased meal participation and was recognized for multiple awards for the USDA’s Healthy Meals Incentives. Haley is skilled in blending federal and state compliance with create, innovative solutions that work for you and your team.

She lives in Chandler, Arizona with her husband, two children, miniature dachshund, adopted desert tortoise, and 12 chickens. In her spare time, Haley is often outdoors hiking, gardening, biking with her kids, or inside baking delicious sourdough bread.

Certificates & Awards

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, CDR
ServSafe Manager, National Restaurant Association
Innovation in Nutrition Education, USDA Healthy Meals Incentives
Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals, USDA Healthy Meals Incentives
Lunch Trailblazer, USDA Healthy Meals Incentives
Founder, nourishEd LLC

Experience & Education

Assistant Director of Nutrition, Tempe Elementary School District #3
Health and Nutrition Services Program Specialist, Arizona Department of Education
Child Nutrition Supervisor, Chandler Unified School District
Dietetic Internship, Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Arizona State University

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