Under 30 Archive

As marketing manager/café supervisor for Bon Appétit at Stanford Graduate School of Business in Palo Alto, Calif., Shannon Donahue has the unique ability to support and innovate in multiple arenas.

Autumn Ryder began with Ohio University dining as a student employee who was quickly promoted because she is organized, shows initiative and is enthusiastic.

Daisy Cardenas, principal supervisor at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, is a take-charge person who oversees 43 employees in the Dining Commons Cafeteria; 15 of those employees are under her direct supervision.

Independent School District of Boise City's Katie Chadband has a natural ability to provide coaching and guidance to staff.

Christina LeMin, senior marketing specialist for Government Services at Sodexo, boosted sales during the recession by bringing a creative and innovative approach, such as implementing a “candy” store with sweet, salty, energy and healthy snacks.

Brittney Stuard, dietitian and student employment coordinator at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, meets and works with students who have special dietary needs, such as food allergies vegans and others with specific needs.

When Tyler Moser was hired by Metz & Associates at The J.M. Smucker Company as a dishwasher it didn't take long for management to realize they could depend on him so he slowly started taking on more responsibility.

Norfolk Publich Schools' Christina Kepa brings unmatched creativity and enthusiasm to her job.

Emily Abbott, supervisor of Nutrition Services at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, was hired as a nutrition assistant delivering room service meals, but she immediately demonstrated leadership skills and was promoted to a department lead.