Alyson Schill
CEO and Co-Founder of Careit
Alyson Schill
Alyson is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Careit food donation app. She thrives at the heart of advocating for policies like SB 1383 and shaping corporate or local initiatives that support hunger relief. With a background in volunteer management, gleaning, sustainable event production, environmental education, and restaurant management, Alyson combines experiences from across the food chain to provide multi-stakeholder software solutions for food waste donation and diversion. She’s passionate about reconnecting all members of a community and healing through food.
Biography
As Executive Chef Director of Nutrition Services for Cheney Public Schools since 2015, LJ has revolutionized K-12 dining by creating scratch-made, nutritious meals while championing sustainable practices to minimize food waste. His innovative approaches inspire students to embrace healthy, eco-conscious food choices. Beyond schools, LJ consults nationwide, collaborating with early childhood programs, the Washington Fire Chiefs Association to integrate sustainable menus into fire stations, and the Department of Defense to educate military families. As the founder of Richland Community College’s Culinary Arts Institute, he empowered future chefs to prioritize sustainability.
On the panel, LJ will share practical strategies to combat food waste, drawing on his servant leadership philosophy and culinary expertise. Using food as a universal language, he’ll challenge attendees to rethink waste through purpose-driven solutions, from community kitchens to institutional reforms, inspiring actionable change for a more sustainable future.
Sessions
2/24/26
9am-Rising Collection Costs- Celebrity Ballroom
2/25/26
11am- Food Waste in Education- Celebrity E
