Unlocking personal and professional growth through committee participation.
Volunteering on an AHF Committee is a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth. AHF Volunteer Leaders play a crucial role in advancing our mission and supporting the growth of the healthcare foodservice, senior dining, and hospitality industry. The impact of volunteering extends far beyond the immediate effects on the committees a volunteer serves on and even beyond AHF itself. Volunteering with AHF provides invaluable opportunities for personal and professional development, including skill enhancement, network building, and industry-wide influence.
The Personal and Professional Benefits of Volunteering
Skill Enhancement and Network Building
Volunteering with AHF committees exposes you to a wide range of experiences and challenges, leading to the development and sharpening of essential skills. Whether you’re leading a committee, writing articles, or contributing to strategic initiatives, you gain hands-on experience that can translate into industry-wide recognition. Additionally, committee participation fosters unparalleled networking opportunities, allowing you to build lasting relationships with industry leaders from across the country. These connections can offer guidance, support, and potentially open doors to new opportunities.
Enhanced Industry Knowledge
As a volunteer, you gain deeper insights into industry trends, challenges, and best practices. Your involvement with AHF keeps you at the forefront of industry developments, enhancing your expertise and making you a more informed and valuable professional. This increased knowledge not only benefits your current role but also positions you as a thought leader in your field. Many AHF volunteers are not just leaders within our organization but are recognized as leaders throughout the industry.
Get Involved: Complete the Volunteer Interest Form
Each member of AHF has something impactful to contribute and gain from participating. We encourage you to visit the Committees page of the website and complete the volunteer interest form today! Current AHF members should have received an email earlier this week with further details. Your involvement can make a significant impact on the industry while providing you with opportunities for growth and connection within AHF and the broader healthcare foodservice, senior dining, and hospitality sectors. Join us in leading the way…
HealthcareFoodservice.org/Committees
Thank You to Our Volunteers
We would like to take a moment to thank all of our volunteers over the years,especially those who have dedicated their time and efforts over the past year. Your contributions help shape the future of our industry and ensure that we continue to provide valuable resources and support to our members. We also want to give special thanks to the chairs leading each of our committees. Your leadership is greatly appreciated!
2024 AHF Committee Chairs
Awards Committee: Amanda Goldman, MS, RD, FAND
State of the Industry Report Development Committee: Wren Roberts, MBA, CHFM, CHESP, CFPP
Conference Planning Committee: Melissa Heuer, MA, RD & Amy Lewis, MBA
Culinary Competition Committee: Chef David Brue
Editorial Advisory Board: Thomas Cooley, MA, RD
Education Committee: Regina Feasby, CDM, CFPP
Membership Committee: Joseph Ludwig, CDM, CFPP
Self-Operated Project Team: Ami Patel, MS, RD
