About

The annual Josephson-Spindler Kids Eat Right Gala Dinner & Silent Auction aims to expand awareness about childhood obesity and its growing impact on our community. This year, the gala is on March 12, 2022, from 5 pm to 9 pm at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego - La Jolla. Each year this memorable event has garnered national recognition from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. All proceeds from this year's event will support Heaven's Windows, Kids Eat Right, and the Student Nutrition Organization at San Diego State University.

For over 40 years, the Student Nutrition Organization (SNO) has served our community through volunteering, advocacy, and philanthropy. We strive for our members to develop strong professional and community relationships, and this gala is how we give back to our community locally and nationally. As the prevalence of childhood obesity increases, SNO wants to bring attention to the Kids Eat Right campaign. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics developed this national campaign to educate families, communities, and policymakers about the importance of quality nutrition to promote optimal health for kids and their families.
Additionally, we want to shine a light on a local non-profit, Heaven's Windows, that provides exceptional nourishment to kids in need in San Diego County. They work to elevate the current living conditions of poverty-stricken residents and assist in establishing a stable and productive living environment. Heaven's Windows supports building strong families as an investment in the future through their food assistance and child nutrition programs.
 
Join us for a night under the stars with speakers Dr. Connie Weaver, Carl Barnes MS, RDN, LD, and Gloria Davis Browning MEd, RDN. Continuing education units are available for this event (1 CEU). 

Any businesses interested in purchasing a table (seats ten people) should email sdsu.sno.galacoordinator@gmail.com.

Guest Speakers

Connie Weaver, PhD
Connie Weaver is a well known nutrition researcher. Her studies include a variety of focuses such as women’s health, botanicals, and age-related diseases. She has spent her time advocating and researching through many institutions, like the National Institute of Health (NIG) and Purdue University. Much of her research focus as of lately pertains to the future of nutrition. 
Carl Barnes, MS, RDN, LD
Carl has earned an educational degree in nutrition and food sciences from San Diego State University (B.S.) and Baylor University (M.S.). Currently, Carl works as the owner for the United Nutrition Group LLC where he personalizes nutrition services to those in the greater Washington DC area. He is a strong advocate for the Kids Eat Right campaign and has been involved in our student led organization, SNO!
Gloria Davis Browning, MEd, RDN, SNS
Gloria is a registered dietitian and has expertise in culinary arts. She has opened her own practice, Savor and Soothe, where she helps build culinary skills for nutrition wellness with inflammatory conditions. She currently is also an RDN at UC San Diego. Many of her interests include research, training and teaching. 

When/Where

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego - La Jolla
4550 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122

The Gala Experience 

Please contact sdsu.sno.galacoordinator@gmail.com with any questions.