About Us
Our Mission
At Nutrition Education for All, our mission is to dismantle systemic and financial barriers that perpetuate health inequities, ensuring that every child and family—regardless of race, income, or background—has access to the nutrition education and support they deserve. We are committed to addressing the disproportionate burden of chronic disease in marginalized communities by equipping individuals with the knowledge and resources to make informed food choices. Through one-on-one nutrition counseling, culturally responsive school programs, and inclusive community outreach, we strive to empower underserved populations to overcome the impacts of poverty and systemic disadvantages. By fostering healthier habits and nurturing resilient communities, we aim to create lasting change where everyone can thrive.
Through our flagship Healthy Start program, we deliver engaging, evidence-based nutrition education in underserved schools, ensuring that children in low-income communities gain lifelong skills for better health.
We also partner with Social Care Networks to reach low-income individuals and families who are often denied access to medically necessary nutrition counseling. By integrating nutrition education into trusted community settings, we are closing the health equity gap—one classroom, one family, and one meal at a time.
Our Founder: Kelly Springer, RD, MS, CDN
Kelly Springer, MS, RD, CDN, is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian, author, and passionate advocate for health equity. With over two decades of experience in clinical nutrition, corporate wellness, and education, Kelly has seen firsthand the life-changing power of nutrition. She founded Nutrition Education for All with a bold mission: to ensure that every child, family, and underserved individual—regardless of income or insurance—has access to evidence-based nutrition education.
Kelly’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, and dozens of media outlets nationwide. She is the founder of Kelly’s Choice LLC, a nutrition consulting company with a nationwide team of dietitians. Through both of her organizations, she’s helped thousands of people prevent and even reverse chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
Her leadership at Nutrition Education for All is driven by a deep commitment to social justice and a belief that good nutrition should never be a privilege—it’s a right. Whether she's speaking to policymakers, teaching in schools, or guiding families in need, Kelly’s message is clear: nutrition education saves lives.
Our Director: Shannon Hodson, MA
Shannon Hodson, MA, brings over two decades of experience in public health, education, and social justice to her role as Director of Nutrition Education for All. With a Master’s degree in Sociology and a concentration in Medical Sociology, Shannon's passion for equity and wellness has shaped every step of her career.
Her journey began in 2001 as a Program Coordinator for the National Center for Children in Poverty, where she supported national initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of low-income children and families. In the years that followed, she founded her private nutrition company, Shannon Lynn Nutrition, where she secured grants from the I Have a Dream Foundation to deliver health education in underserved communities. Through this work, she taught hundreds of classes via after-school programs, empowering students to make healthier choices that ripple through families and communities.
Shannon is also the founder of Kids Unplugged CNY, a nature-based initiative that helps children disconnect from screens and reconnect with creativity, movement, and the outdoors. Her programs promote holistic wellness—both physical and emotional—and emphasize family bonding and resilience.
At Nutrition Education for All, Shannon brings her deep-rooted commitment to social justice, health equity, and community empowerment to life. She believes every child and adult—regardless of income, ZIP code, or insurance status—deserves access to the life-changing power of nutrition education.
Our Board of Directors:
President: Rachel Murphy-Viens
Vice President: Tricia Kerr
Treasurer: Matthew Hughes
Secretary: Elena Bombardier