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Yezica Hostetler

Director of Child Nutrition, Queen Creek Unified School District

Yezica Hostetler is a food engineer and passionate advocate for promoting healthy food choices in schools. With over 15 years of experience, she holds the Director of Food and Nutrition position at Queen Creek Unified School District in Arizona, overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive Child Nutrition programs in 14 schools.

Yezica Hostetler

Director of Child Nutrition, Queen Creek Unified School District

Yezica Hostetler is a food engineer and passionate advocate for promoting healthy food choices in schools. With over 15 years of experience, she holds the Director of Food and Nutrition position at Queen Creek Unified School District in Arizona, overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive Child Nutrition programs in 14 schools.

Yezica takes immense pride in her role, ensuring that students receive the highest quality, nutritious meals while enhancing their mealtime experience. Through her efforts, she has introduced new strategies and collaborated with stakeholders to improve school food offerings, impacting countless students’ health and overall development.

Born and raised in Mexico City, Yezica enjoys traveling and exploring diverse cultures and cuisines, further enriching her understanding of food and its significance. Additionally, she cherishes precious moments spent with her family, recognizing the importance of balance and the nourishment of relationships.


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