Newly created role will oversee implementation and management of community outreach efforts
The California Table Grape Commission (CTGC) has appointed Jackie Nakashian as its director of community service and health programmes.
Nakashian joins the commission in this new role to develop, implement, and manage community service programmes such as the grower funded scholarship programme, while creating partnerships with other community service organisations.
In addition, she will manage the health outreach and research programmes. Nakashian is a registered dietitian, earning her certificate of advanced study in dietetics from California State University, Fresno. She also holds bachelors degrees in political science and in human nutrition sciences – dietetics.
Nakashian brings experience in community nutrition programme development and expansion from her time as programme manager with the Central California Food Bank, and experience in the agriculture industry from the California Apple Commission.
“We are very excited for Jackie to join the commission team,” said Ian LeMay, CTGC’s incoming president. “Jackie’s experience in developing and implementing food assistance programmes and with her experience as a registered dietitian, will be a great benefit to commission and industry programmes.”
