Compass Group has a dedicated team of nutrition and dietary experts and chefs who focus on the well being of our clients. Their goal is to help our customers make wise food choices as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Deanne Brandstetter, M.B.A., R.D,
Vice President, Nutrition & Wellness
Compass Group North America

Deanne Brandstetter has over 25 years of experience in the food and nutrition business. She spent 15 years as a foodservice and nutrition consultant to individuals, private schools, hospices, fitness & wellness centers and food manufacturers.

She earned an ACF Silver medal for Healthy Cuisine, has authored articles for professional and trade journals and has presented programs at the Society for Foodservice Management, the American Dietetic Association, Foodservice Director magazine Menu Directions, Field to Plate-France and the CIA Greystone World of Healthy Flavors conferences. Brandstetter is a member of the NRA Nutrition Executive Study Group, the Nations Restaurant News/ Kraft Foods Health and Nutrition Advisory Board and the FDA/ Keystone Forum advisory group addressing obesity and foods purchased away from home.

Educational credentials include a B.S. in Nutrition from Miami University, a dietetic internship at The Massachusetts General Hospital, and an M.B.A. from Pace University. Brandstetter is a registered dietitian; holds a NY State license as a certified dietitian-nutritionist; and is Serve-Safe certified.

Martha Kennedy, MS, RD, CDN
Nutritionist, Balanced Choices
Compass Group North America

With over 25 years of experience in the field of nutrition, Martha Kennedy has a professional background that spans a diverse spectrum of positions in both the clinical and foodservice areas of dietetics. Her Master of Science degree with a specialization in Nutrition Education was completed at Boston University and her Bachelor of Science degree and Dietetic Internship were completed at the University of Arizona with an emphasis in Clinical Nutrition.

After working in many different clinical, community and corporate settings, Kennedy was approached by Julie Flik in 1985 and asked to be the first registered dietitian ever employed by Flik International Corp.  During this exciting period in the history of the company, Flik grew to become one of the most well respected foodservice management companies in the area.  Following the birth of her two daughters, Kennedy left the company, but returned to Compass Group in 2005 as a dedicated Balanced Choices nutritionist. Kennedy focuses on Balanced Choices recipe development and field promotions, and Balanced Choices education and marketing. 

Kennedy is a former president of the Westchester-Rockland Dietetic Association, is a published author in the newsletter Environmental Nutrition and is certified by the American Dietetic Association in adult weight management.

Terri Brownlee MPH, RD, LDN
Regional Director of Nutrition
Bon Appétit Management Company

Terri Brownlee is the regional director of nutrition for Bon Appétit Management Company (BAMCO). In this role, Brownlee supports nutritional programming for BAMCO, including marketing, educational programs and assistance with special dietary needs. She focuses on issues relating to obesity, eating disorders, sports nutrition and helping customers find creative and realistic approaches to achieving healthy lifestyles. She also works to support management and culinary staff with healthy cooking techniques, special diets and food allergies.

Prior to joining Bon Appétit, Brownlee was the nutrition director for Duke University's Diet & Fitness Center and Center for Living. She led comprehensive nutrition services encompassing client care, development of educational materials, development and teaching classes to support the centers' local and residential weight management, executive health, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes care and foodservice programs. Much of this work was centered on counseling patients and developing programs to support sustainable changes in eating habits. In addition, Brownlee authored the Diet and Fitness Center cookbook, worked with professional athletes in the Duke Sports Performance Program and served as a media contact. 

Brownlee received her Master of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Margie Saidel is a registered dietitian, holds a Masters degree in public health from Boston University and a Certificate of Child and Adolescent Weight Management from the American Dietetics Association. She has more than 15 years experience in the child nutrition and foodservice industries.  As the Chartwells director of nutrition for the K-12 education division, she develops the strategic approach to child nutrition for approximately 600 school districts, integrating program development with public policy, purchasing and product innovation, menu development, nutrition science and nutrition education. 

Before joining Chartwells, Saidel was a school foodservice director for 12 years in a suburb of Boston.  During her tenure there, she developed curriculum and taught college undergraduate and graduate courses in foodservice management at Framingham State College, Framingham, Mass. She held positions on the advisory boards for Planet Health, by the Harvard School of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Education’s School Food Allergy Program Standards, which was one of the first of its kind the country. 

She has held state board positions for the School Nutrition Association and has promoted her passion for child nutrition and her views on the challenges facing the child nutrition industry as a speaker for the American Dietetic Association, the Boston affiliate news stations of ABC, NBC, Comcast Cable News and the Boston Globe. 

Jennifer M. Ignacio, MS, RD
Nutrition Specialist
FLIK Independent Schools by Chartwells

Jennifer Ignacio is a Registered Dietitian and is certified in New York State as a Dietitian/Nutritionist. Prior to joining FLIK Independent Schools by Chartwells, Ignacio worked in a variety of community based organizations providing individual and group nutrition education.

As nutrition specialist for Flik Independent schools, Ignacio is responsible for developing and overseeing nutrition programming for the division. Her responsibilities include writing nutrition education materials; conducting nutrition education programs with students and parents; training division associates on various nutrition topics; reviewing menus for nutritional integrity; and developing new nutrition initiatives.

Ignacio received a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She also holds a B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science from Hunter College, where she graduated with honors. Ignacio is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Maryland Dietetic Association.

Karen Smith
Vice President, Nutrition and Client Programs & Services
Morrison Healthcare Food Services (MHFS)

Karen Smith has been employed with Morrison for 20 years, and has 27 years of experience in the healthcare clinical and foodservice industry.

In her current role, Smith directs and orchestrates clinical programs and services for MHFS; supports dietetic career opportunities; directs the development, implementation, marketing and maintenance of patient care and operations programs that are responsive to current trends and demands in the market place; and positions Morrison as a healthcare leader in existing and new businesses. Her team also supports healthcare innovation globally for Compass.

Her main areas of responsibility include providing solutions to improve clinical practice and performance, patient satisfaction, productivity, patient menu and food cost management; execution and monitoring of sector-wide quality assurance; consumer nutrition and menu information in retail area; and coordination of sector departmental policies and procedures.

Smith received an undergraduate B.S. degree in Dietetics and a graduate M.S. degree in Clinical Nutrition, both from the University of Kentucky.

April Rascoe
Director of Nutrition Resources
Morrison Management Specialists

April Rascoe has been with Morrison Management Specialists since 2003.  She has 10 years of nutrition experience including roles in community nutrition, clinical management, and patient services.  As director of nutrition resources, Rascoe assists in developing nutrition programs; updates the departmental policies and procedures manual; and assists team members with clinical and regulatory needs.

Formerly a director of “Catering To You” for Morrison Management Specialists, Rascoe helped to initiate the audit process for monitoring standard compliances through out Morrison Healthcare facilities

Rascoe graduated from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN with a B.S. in Dietetics.  She completed her internship and M.S. in Clinical Nutrition at East Tennessee State University.

Courtney Spurlock
Division Director of Nutrition
Morrison Healthcare Food Services (MHFS)

Courtney Spurlock has over 15 years of clinical management experience in the field of dietetics serving 14 of those years with Morrison Management Specialists. 

While holding several different positions within the company, Spurlock currently serves as the division director of nutrition for healthcare.  Her role primarily leads the development and advancement of clinical programs, and promotion of clinical services based the strategic needs of the company and the healthcare industry. Responsibilities include: management of clinical programs and services to increase productivity and to improve clinical outcomes; ensuring compliance with regulatory agency standards; enhancing clinical skills of team members through training program support and job advancement plans; and facilitating in the development and use of nutritional resources for clinicians and consumers. 

Academic achievements include a Master of Science degree and dietetic internship with emphasis on corporate health promotion and clinical nutrition from the University of Arkansas and University of Kansas Medical Center. 
 

Jennifer Reiner, MS, RD, LD
Division Director of Nutrition
Morrison Healthcare Food Services  (MHFS)

Jennifer Reiner has been with Compass Group for five years and has 10 years experience in clinical nutrition. 

In her role as division director of nutrition, Reiner directs and coordinates the communication and implementation of Morrison Healthcare Food Service’s nutrition programs. She also mentors clinical dietitians, provides clinical and regulatory support and coordinates and provides leadership for 15 regional clinical nutrition managers.  Additional responsibilities include participation in new business sales and maintaining existing business. 

Reiner received an undergraduate degree in Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island and a graduate degree in Nutrition Science from Mississippi State University.

Patricia M. Iorio, MS, RD, LDN
Division Director of Nutrition
Morrison Senior Dining (MSD)

Patricia Iorio has been with Compass Group since 2002. As a division director of Nutrition, Iorio leads the direction, development and compliance of Morrison Senior Dining nutrition and performance improvement programs; directs the clinical support of accounts in the division and of the regional clinical nutrition managers; and monitors and manages the performance of the dietitians and other nutrition care team members.

Previous positions include regional director of nutrition, Fedro Region; director, material management, Heywood Hospital, Gardner, MA; director, material management and foodservice, Copley Health Systems, Morrisville, VT ; and owner, PMI Nutrition & Health Care Consultants, Plainfield, NJ.

Iorio has a B.S. in Food and Nutrition from College of St. Elizabeth and a M.S. in Nutrition from Rutgers University.

Maureen Janowski has been employed with Compass Group for 23 years, beginning with Canteen Food Services. As the director of Nutrition Resources for Morrison Senior Dining, Janowski oversees the development of nutrition services for MSD. She develops new and evaluates existing nutrition systems/programs to promote and support goals and initiatives as defined by MSD. Janowski also develops, updates, and maintains state-of-the-art resources and publications pertaining to all aspects of clinical nutrition and regulatory issues.

Prior to her current role, Janowski held several positions within Compass Group including: regional director of Nutrition, Central States, Morrison; resource dietitian, Morrison Senior Dining, Central States; dietitian, Cook County Jail, Canteen; regional dietitian, Central States, Bateman; foodservice director, Cambridge Popular Creek Retirement; and administrative dietitian & purchasing manager, Presbyterian Home.

Jessica Shyu joined Bateman in 1999. She has filled several positions within Compass Group, including regional director of Quality Assurance, Northeast and Central regions, Bateman; regional director of Nutrition, Northeast Region, Morrison; and regional director of Nutrition, Western Regions, Morrison. Prior to joining Compass Group, Shyu served as foodservice director, director of clinical nutrition, and director of resources center.

She currently serves as the leader of development and compliance of nutrition and performance improvement programs for Morrison Senior Dining. Shyu directs and provides support to accounts through coordination with the RVP, RDO, RCNM, RDSC, and other Support Services team members. She also supports and supervises the Regional Clinical Nutrition Managers (RCNM). In addition, Shyu monitors and manages the performance and compliance of RCNM’s, Resource Dietitians, and Consultant Dietitians.

Shyu has a Masters Degree in Nutrition and Foodservice Management from Ohio State University. As a native of China, she served as the president of the Chinese American Dietetic Association from 2003 to 2005.