Here's what programs planners and participants had to say:
FEEDBACK FROM LIBRARIANS/PROGRAM PLANNERS:
"Popular topic with good registration"
"Solid science presented with engaging, easily-understood examples"
"Eye-catching graphics and well-documented studies"
"Good balance of nutritional research and practical tips"
"Interactive with much audience involvement"
"Attendees expressed confidence in their ability to try a plant-based diet"
"Joan’s a professional. Reliable, flexible to work with scheduling/programming"
"Joan's enthusiasm energized our participants”
"Well-chosen handouts for easy audience follow-up"
"Attendees left more confident evaluating nutrition news claims"
REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS:
"Thank you. Now I have a grip on how to start eating better"
"Blended scientific studies with common sense tips"
"You motivated us by combining convincing research with a dash of humor"
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AVAILABLE FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Mike Monahan, Specialty Information Services Supervisor- Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Susan Riddle-Majica, Librarian- Huntley Library, Huntley, IL
Chad Robinson, Adult Services Librarian Matheson Memorial Library Elkhorn, WI
Virginia Donahue, Community Outreach and Adult Programming Librarian, Algonquin Area Public Library
Jeannette Magdaleno, Mgr. Life Long Learning and Volunteer Services-Friendship Village of Schaumburg
Delores McConnell, Program Leader, Lifelong Learning Institute Harper College
Over 50 programs presented in the Chicago-land area to various libraries, community colleges, community organizations from 2016 to present, from large libraries (Schaumburg Township District Library) to smaller community organizations (American Association of University Women)