Sylvia Ng, RDN

Sylvia Ng, RDN is a Senior Program Coordinator and Teaching Assistant at the Chef Ann Foundation, a role she has held since June 2023.13 In this position, she is responsible for providing technical assistance to participants enrolled in the School Food Institute, which offers video-based online courses focused on transitioning school food programs to serve whole, fresh, healthy foods to children.1

Sylvia's background is quite diverse and interesting:

1. Education and Certifications:

   • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
   • Culinary school graduate from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI
   • Studied Nutrition and Food Science at Hunter College in NYC
   • Certified Culinary Nutrition Instructor and Program Coach

2. Professional Experience:

   • Worked in restaurants and hotels worldwide
   • Over 10 years of experience in non-profit organizations and schools
   • Previously worked in Nutrition, Food Waste, Garden Operations & Education at Children's Aid3

3. Personal Journey:

   • Grew up without learning how to cook
   • Lived abroad in a pub in London before attending culinary school
   • Moved from NYC to Boulder, CO

4. Interests and Passions:

   • Advocates for food and sustainability initiatives
   • Volunteers for a Regional Food Bank
   • Enjoys yoga, hiking, gardening, and traveling to learn about different cultures and cuisines
   • Believes in the power of cooking and sharing food to bring communities together1

Sylvia's unique combination of culinary expertise, nutritional knowledge, and passion for education makes her well-suited for her role at the Chef Ann Foundation, where she contributes to the organization's mission of promoting whole-ingredient, scratch cooking in schools across the United States.2