Lynn Mader

Senior Program Associate

Lynn Mader is a senior program associate in the Local Foods program, and has worked extensively for the University of Minnesota and other organizations developing and implementing farm to school programs. Her work focuses on improving the health of K-12 children through educational programs, experiences and school food service that connects children, farmers and healthy foods. She has been involved with local foods and alternative nutrition initiatives for the last 20 years. She is a registered, licensed dietitian, has taught college-level nutrition and cooking-for-health classes, and has foodservice and clinic management experience. Lynn has served on various boards including the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA), Hunger and Environmental Nutrition (HEN), Dietetics Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association, Montevideo Nutrition and Fitness Task Force, Montevideo Schools Wellness Committee and The Cultural Diversity Council of the Upper Minnesota River Valley. She lives in Montevideo, Minn.