The Safe Table: Operational Excellence in Campus Allergy Management
Includes a Live Web Event on 05/12/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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Join Sabrina Hafner, MS, RD, LDN (UMass Dining), Sharniquia White, MS, RD, LDN (Spartan Dining at UNC Greensboro), and Tiffany Leon, MS, RD (FARE) for a discussion on allergen safety in campus dining.
We’ll explore how campus dining staff confront daily operational challenges to ensure safety in high-volume environments, demanding attention to detail, transparency, and a culture of accountability. Rather than just discussing policy, the panelists will share successes and failures, pivots, and how they balance the tension between speed of service and student safety. We’ll show how dining directors, culinary leads, and dietitians actively bridge the gap between a written allergen policy and the physical plate of food to ensure the safety of the student.
Stay to the end to join the live Q&A.
Tiffany Leon, MS, RD (Moderator)
Asst. Director of Training and Professional Programs
FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)
As FARE’s Asst. Director of Training and Professional Programs, Tiffany supports the development of educational materials and training programs for key target audiences, including registered dietitians or other healthcare professionals, commercial foodservice operators, and, of course, those with food allergies! Tiffany came to FARE from a college campus where she worked in dining services to help students with dietary restrictions navigate their dining options, served as a voice for the students during menu development, and provided food safety training to the campus dining staff. Before that, she was at a private nutrition and research firm that tailored holistic nutrition programs to boost physical and mental performance.
Sharniquia White
Campus Registered Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Sharniquia White is a culinary nutrition advocate with a deep passion for using food as a bridge between nourishment and connection. With a strong background in food education, she empowers others to explore the intersection of flavor, culture, and wellness. Whether she's leading cooking demos, designing engaging wellness content, or creating vibrant food experiences, Sharniquia is on a mission to make nutrition approachable, joyful, and rooted in real-life traditions. She is currently the Campus Registered Dietitian for Spartan Dining at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she uses her culinary expertise to develop allergen protocols and wellness initiatives.
Sabrina Hafner, MS, RD, LDN
Associate Director of Nutrition
UMass Dining
Sabrina Hafner is the Associate Director of Nutrition for UMass Dining, where she leads campus-wide efforts focused on food safety, dietary accommodations, inclusive menu development, and health promotion. Her work bridges dining operations, public health, and student wellbeing, ensuring that campus food environments are safe, transparent, and welcoming for all. Sabrina collaborates closely with chefs, health promotion teams, academic partners, and the surrounding community to embed wellbeing into everyday dining experiences.