For many years, higher-education foodservice was seen as a means to an end. The food prepared for students often was regarded as simply fuel, with taste and creativity playing small parts in the overall equation. The 2026 FE&S Hall of Fame Award winner has spent her entire career devoted to changing that through collaboration, compassion and a deeply rooted belief that everyone’s voice matters — from dishwashers to chefs and, yes, the students. The end results have been nothing short of revolutionary.
