Michelle Saletan is the Institutional Support Manager at Balanced, where she partners with schools nationwide to expand fiber-rich, nutrient-dense, plant-powered meal options and strengthen nutrition security. Michelle brings over a decade of experience in school nutrition, having served both at the school level and in administrative leadership for a large district in Charleston, SC. In her role as Nutrition Services Manager and later Operations Manager, Michelle guided menu development, procurement, and staff training. She is an active advocate for public health, wellness, and inclusive, collaborative approaches to child nutrition. Known for building strong school partnerships, she has increased the availability and popularity of plant-powered meals in cafeterias nationwide. Beyond her professional work, Michelle is a dedicated mentor, role model for healthy eating, and advocate for animal rescue.