Crystal FitzSimons, MSW

Director of School and Out-of-School Time Programs
Food Research and Action Center
Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Crystal is a national leader, expert, and advocate on the federal child nutrition programs. She leads FRAC’s work to increase access to the school, summer, and afterschool nutrition programs. She analyzes policy to advocate for legislative and regulatory improvements to increase access to the nutrition programs; develops strategy and directs field efforts to achieve program improvements; provides technical assistance; conducts training; and develops materials for national, state, and local organizations. Crystal is the author or co-author of numerous publications, including FRAC’s annual participation reports on school breakfast, summer nutrition, afterschool suppers, and community eligibility. She frequently speaks at national and state conferences and meetings and is often quoted in major news outlets.

Presentation(s):

• Food Security in America: Food Assistance Programs and the Impact on Diet Quality (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Wednesday, June 1, 2022
  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

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• Food Assistance Programs and the Impact on Diet Quality (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Wednesday, June 1, 2022
  12:25 PM – 12:40 PM ET

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• Panel Discussion - Food Security in America: Food Assistance Programs and the Impact on Diet Quality (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Wednesday, June 1, 2022
  12:40 PM – 1:00 PM ET

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