Feedback is important to consider...

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)