Agility and Accuracy in School Nutrition with Area Consultant Trae Cown

When Trae Cown set plans in motion to become a Registered Dietitian, he forecasted a long and rewarding career in the clinical field. However, exposure to both clinical and school nutrition work as part of his studies caused a shift in center – and the allure of serving children seemed irresistible. He started off as a School Nutrition Coordinator, working on areas such as menu planning, recipe development, and nutrition education. As he traversed many roles, including School Nutrition Director and now Area Consultant at the Georgia Department of Education, he takes with him the pride of having walked in the shoes of the people he now serves.  And not only pride, but also empathy. In Trae’s words he has been there and so he’s laser focused on agility and accuracy when interfacing today with Georgia’s School Nutrition Directors. The episode takes a fun turn, revealing what Trae calls his introverted quirks, his favorite school meals, and a hilarious but teachable experience with the exotic fruit ‘quince’. We can’t wait for you to meet the clearly not-the-introvert Trae Cown in this candid conversation that reveals why working in School Nutrition makes it easy to #LoveWhatYouDo!