Samantha Wilson is the Child Nutrition Program Director at New London Public Schools, where she leads efforts to transform school meals through scratch cooking, local sourcing, and robust farm-to-school initiatives. With over 15 years of experience in school nutrition, she is dedicated to providing students with equitable access to nutritious, culturally relevant, and appealing meals every day. Samantha is also actively engaged in state and federal advocacy, working to shape policies that support universal school meals, increase funding for child nutrition programs, and strengthen the school food workforce. Her work reflects a deep dedication to building a more just and sustainable school food system that prioritizes student health and community connection.