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Jackie Gifford holds a degree in nutrition from Penn State University and has more than 15 years of experience in aging services. She began her career in 2009 as a corporate dietitian, spending over a decade overseeing nutritional services across a chain of long-term care communities. In 2018, Gifford became a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Pennsylvania and served in that role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, gaining firsthand leadership experience during one of the industry’s most challenging periods. In 2024, she joined Gordon Food Service as a Business Solutions Specialist, where she provides industry guidance and helps healthcare and aging services organizations access the products, tools, and value-added solutions needed to support operational success.