Physician Assistant at The Pediatric Group in Oklahoma City

Dr. Lem Taylor grew up in Joshua, Texas and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Abilene Christian University, a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Texas Christian University, and Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise, Nutrition, and Preventive Health from Baylor University. Dr. Taylor has worked in academia for the past 13 years and has held appointments of President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition; President of Texas ACSM; is currently Executive Director of Texas ACSM; and holds fellowship status with ACSM and ISSN. 

Dr. Sandra Hoyt Stenmark is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Currently she serves on several boards and workgroups that promote food security: The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, The Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council, The Nutrition and Obesity Policy and Evaluation Network’s (NOPREN) Food Security Task Force, The Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council and The Children’s Hospital Food Policy Council.

Liz was born and raised on a sugar cane farm in Bunkie, Louisiana where she developed her passions around farm to table lifestyles and educating people on how to take realistic steps towards creating a healthier lifestyle with the resources around them. 

Katy Soper is the Dietetic Internship Director and an Instructor teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses for the Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management Program at The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). She is a member of the Healthy Campus Initiative at UCO and serves as the Advisor for the UCO Student Food and Nutrition Club.  

Community Wellness Dietitian, Integris Health

Dr. Liset Vasquez is a nutrition and community health expert, practitioner, researcher and educator, with over 20 years of experience improving the health of high-risk minority children and their families in clinical, school and community settings.  

Jennifer holds a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She is board certified in Family Practice by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She also maintains specialty certification in Urologic Nursing. 

Melissa Heuer is a former social worker turned dietitian and manager. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX and a Master’s in Dietetics from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Melissa worked as a diabetes counselor for Indian Health Services before crossing over to foodservice management. She served as the Nutrition Services Director for The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital for over seven years and has been the Nutrition Operations Manager for INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma City since 2018.    

Matt Hess received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University and is nearing completion of a Master of Social Science from University of Colorado Denver. He taught students expelled from the public-school system for 3 years, then managed an afterschool program for one year before transitioning to the non-profit sector. He joined World Hunger Relief, Inc. as the Education Director – a role he served in for 6 years before transitioning to become the Executive Director of the Organization. World Hunger Relief, Inc.