SNAP E&T 2024 National Forum: How College Consortia Can Elevate Your SNAP E&T Program

Community colleges are vital partners for strong SNAP E&T programs. However, college partnerships are unique and have their own distinct challenges. A college consortium, acting as an intermediary, can help states develop, build, and maintain these partnerships. This session will look at several models of college consortia and the advantages of each.

Presenters:

• Brian Solomon, Senior Analyst, Western Regional Office, FNS-USDA
• Camille Sun Vega, SNAP E&T Senior Coordinator, Nevada System of Higher Education
• Tanya Garbolino, Director, Workforce Development, Foundation for California Community Colleges
• Jennifer Dellinger, Policy Associate, Student Services, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
• Cathy Bio, Director of Student Success, University of Hawaii Community College System Office