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TASN 2025 PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATION SUMMIT (PCS)

Join Us!
The TASN 2025 PCS will take place January 27-29, 2025, at the Rockwall Hilton Hotel.

About TASN PCS
The TASN Partnership Collaboration Summit (PCS) is a two-day, collaborative event connecting K-12 child nutrition decision makers with industry partners. This is a unique opportunity for in-depth discussions, training, and future planning. You will experience inspirational keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and activities designed to generate ideas you can implement in your district, and fun networking opportunities.

The registration deadline for the TASN 2025 PCS is January 7, 2025.


Speakers & Sessions
We are excited to announce two great speakers for the event.

Diane Darling Diane Darling
Opening Keynote Speaker
Diane Darling is a renowned speaker, instructor, author, and leadership coach specializing in professional networking strategies. She works with individuals and corporations alike teaching both online & offline communication skills, and the EQ of building & maintaining relationships. Diane has 20+ years of experience researching, developing, and educating on the role that professional networking strategies play in both individual career development and broader business performance.
 
Lena Wilson Lena Wilson, Texas Department of Agriculture
Closing Keynote Speaker
Lena is the Assistant Commissioner for the Food and Nutrition Division at the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). She oversees all activities related to compliance with regulations for the 12 federal nutrition programs administered by the agency. Lena, a registered dietitian, has more than 20 years of experience with federal nutrition programs. She often touts that she is one of the few people who has worked at the state and local level with every U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition assistance program including the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This experience complements a background that includes 13 years as a director of school meal programs and allows a practical look at operations from differing perspectives to apply a common-sense approach for program oversight.


PCS Schedule
(Tentative & subject to change)

Monday, January 27, 2025
Registration
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Reception
6:00 PM


Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Registration
8:00 AM
Breakfast/ Program Overview
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Diane Darling General Session: Effective Networking
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Sessions (2)
    (a) Linkedin
    (b) Leadership is Bananas
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Breakout Sessions (2)
  (a) Linkedin
  (b) Leadership is Bananas
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Diane Darling: Intergenerational Conversations
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Round Table Discussions (4 - attendees choose one)
  Commodity
  Procurement
  Nutritional Guidelines
  Equipment Tracking & Maintenance
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rising Star Young Professionals
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Evening Event & Dinner
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM


Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
TASN and SNA Legislative Update with Jennifer Miller
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Lena Wilson Closing General Session: TDA Update
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Q & A
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM


Venue/Hotel

a picture of the Hilton Rockwall HotelThe 2025 PCS will take place at the beautiful Hilton Rockwall in Rockwall, Texas, overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard. The hotel is a 20-minute drive to downtown Dallas.

PCS Hotel Rate: 1 King or 2 Queens $183/night


Registration

The 2025 PCS registration fee is $475. 
The registration deadline for the TASN 2025 PCS is January 7, 2025.

Individual PCS Registration
Please use the link below if want to register yourself.

 

Registering Multiple Attendees
Use this form to register multiple attendees. *Each registrant will need to submit a form and to sign/initial the waiver.*


If you need assistance, please contact Karen Andrasi at [email protected] or call 512-371-0087 ext. 204.


THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT 2025 PCS SPONSORS

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Silver Level Sponsors

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