Why School Food Solutions?
Our team supports over 75 schools serving more than 40,000 students across the nation to improve their quality of food and service for the past six years. School Food Solutions works closely with state agencies to ensure all state and federal (USDA) regulations are being met, and schools operate in compliance with the many program requirements. We have an experienced team that is dedicated to helping schools provide the healthiest and most economical food options possible.
We've established ourselves as the go-to food program consultants in multiple states. We’re happy to provide references across the country!
Our Team
Joe Keeney, Founder - 25 years of charter school experience; former President of a national network of charter schools; MBA and EdM in educational leadership
Tess Bradford, CEO - 12 years of charter school experience; former COO of oldest and largest CMO in New Orleans; former Executive Director for Recovery School District of LA; MBA from LSU.
Bob Keogh, CFO - former Finance Director of oldest and largest CMO in New Orleans; former Director of Procurement and Finance for Recovery School District of LA
Ryan Gomes - former Director of Operations at a K-12 CMO in Northern California; Associate Director of Real Estate at KIPP NorCal; MBA from Dominican University of California.
Kaylee Smith - 5+ years of charter school operations and facility experience; former Director of Lease Accountability for the Louisiana Recovery School District (and OPSB); Master of Preservation Studies from Tulane.
Babette Lanius, MS, RDN, LDN - received a Bachelor of Science degree and completed a Dietetic Internship, as well as receiving a Master of Science degree from Louisiana Tech University.
Ali Barker - is a veteran educator working with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Schools, Louisiana State University, Bard Early College New Orleans, and Delgado Community College.
Kyia Baker - earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in Cybersecurity from Southern University and A&M College. Her academic journey showcases her dedication to enhancing digital security in the evolving tech landscape.
Grace Borja - former Operations and Compliance Manager at San Francisco Bay Area K-12 CMO. Worked in and with schools for the majority of her career - 5 years as a Biology teacher, and 10 years in school operations.
Andee Bowes - brings 15+ experience in education services. She has worked as a public school teacher, a charter school operations and data manager, and as a product manager for an education technology company.
Jessica Cox - former licensed insurance producer and office manager for one of Louisiana's most established independent insurance agencies. She transitioned to her career in school food in 2017 with School Food Solutions's eligibility team and has held her role of Client Support Specialist since 2022.
We’re lucky to have our additional seasonal and year-round support staff who keep the wheels moving behind the scenes. Visit our team on LinkedIn and use the Contact Us page if you’d like to inquire about joining us.