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Jennifer LeBarre is director of child nutrition for the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). Jennifer joined the OUSD in July 1998 after working in university dining for a private company. Jennifer supervises the day-to-day operations of the district’s school meal program including TK-12 breakfast, lunch, supper, and snack; breakfast, lunch, and snack for Child Development Centers; and a network of after school produce markets.  The vision of Nutrition Services at OUSD is to create an equitable food system for the Oakland community. Jennifer also works at the state and national level to improve school meals, increase access to the meal program, and increase locally sourced food. She believes providing healthy and delicious meals to students is critical to ensure success for the students, their families, and community. (Oakland, CA)