Laura Shields

Laura Shields is currently the Meer Dining Manager at Jewish Senior Life. Laura previously worked as the Director of Dining Services for Chartwells School Dining Services K12 from August 2007 to September 2012. During their time at Chartwells, Laura updated the Ferndale Schools catering menu and increased sales by 38%. Laura also added a grab-and-go in classroom breakfasts at several schools which tripled breakfast participation. In addition, Laura applied and was awarded a $20,000 grant for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grant which increased the fruit and vegetable participation, but more importantly the awareness of the health benefits.

Laura Shields has a business degree from Jackson College and a certificate in CDM-CFPP from North Dakota State University.

A direct report to Laura Shields is and Meer Dining - Meer Dining. Laura Shields reports to Ron Colasanti, Exeuctive Director, Dining Services. They are on a team with Kelly Ala - Oak Park Dining Manager, Hechtman Dining Manager - Hechtman Dining Manager, and Monica Reaume - Fleischman Dining Manger.