Congratulations to one of our writers – Menia Chester!

MENIA CHESTER received a Leader Award from at the American Association of Family and Consumer Science’s 114th Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland in June 2023. The Leader Award was introduced as a part of the Association’s 75th Anniversary observance in 1984 when it was established to identify and honor family and consumer sciences professionals who have made significant contributions to the field through their involvement with Menia Chester

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Family and Consumer Sciences formerly Home Economics, is the comprehensive body of skills, research, and knowledge that helps people make informed decisions about their wellbeing, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life. The field represents many areas, including human development, personal and family finance, housing and interior design, food science, nutrition, wellness, textiles and apparel, and consumer issues. Chester was recognized for some of her national and regional work in the area of food deserts, farming, nutrition, farmer’s markets and leadership development.