Jara D. Lee is seeking a position with the National Farm 2 School Network to promote healthy eating and nutrition education for children. She has experience implementing Farm to Cafeteria programs, developing youth gardening lessons, and organizing trainings. Her background also includes fundraising, program development for low-income communities, and customer service roles. She has a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science and volunteers with several organizations focused on food, nutrition, and community development.

1. Jara D. Lee
2200 33rd
street 228-383-5694
Gulfport, MS 39501 jaradlee@hotmail.com
Farm 2 Preschool Associate
My ambition is to work with the National Farm 2 School Network to bring a greater awareness of how
healthy foods help children learn and live better lives.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Administration
• Working with Food Service Directors to implement Farm to Cafeteria programs
• Organizing and developing lesson plans to teach gardening to youth in grades k-12
• Managed records of ordering and receiving products, assisted professionals with purchasing orders.
• Organized, planned and moderated over trainings and workshops with numerous organizations.
Leadership
• Initiated fundraising opportunities for community organizations
• Advanced programs for low income individuals in my community
• Developed literature to advance nutritional awareness for volunteer organization
• Continuously working with other community leaders to development programs for youth
WORK HISTORY
Servicemember
Food Corps 2013-2014
U.S. Census Bureau, Atlanta, GA 2013 - 2013
Enumerator (2009 – 2010)
Field Representative (2013 – Present)
JCPenney, Biloxi MS 2008-2009
Customer Service Representative (2008-2009)
Sally Beauty Supply, Gulfport MS 2006-2008
Manager (2007-2008)
Customer Service Representative (2006-2007)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science May 2013
Concentration: Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Kaplan University
GPA 3.1, 3.5
VOLUNTEER
North Gulfport Good Deeds Association
Coastal Women for Change
North Gulfport Land Trust
National Resources Conservation Service
Mississippi State Extension Service
Steps Coalition
HONORS
Kaplan University Deans List
2013 recipient Presidential Volunteer Service Award
AREAS OF INTEREST
Food Politics
Whole Foods