Keynote Speaker Amy Walters offered an insider’s view of the political climate in Washington and around the nation. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack sent greetings and gratitude in a recorded message to #LAC22 attendees. Eileen O’Grady, PhD, RN, NP, offered welcome advice on “Triaging Difficult Others” in a Sunday breakout session, as well as a general session on “Choosing Wellness: Well-being in Challenging Times.” SNA President Beth Wallace and Industry Advisory Council Chair Nicole Nicoloff USDA FNS Program SNA’s top leadership welcomed the expert insights from Keynote Administrator Cindy Long Speaker Amy Walters. SNA President-Elect Lori Adkins, SNS, took to the microphone with urgent questions about the future of school nutrition programs. Several members of SNA’s hard-working Public Policy & Legislation Committee presented the priorities of the Association’s 2022 Position Paper. www.schoolnutrition.org | eSN | 31