Kristine Smith is the Senior Director of Nutrition Services at the Neighborhood House Association (NHA), where she leads strategic initiatives to enhance food service, transportation, and nutrition for preschoolers, K-12th graders, and seniors in the San Diego region. Under her leadership, her team prepares and delivers over one million meals annually, focusing on food equity and combatting obesity for the most at-risk San Diegans. Kristine has scaled the operation to include new educational programs, revenue streams, and collaborations with small businesses.

Kristine has significantly innovated NHA’s Nutrition Services, guided by the fundamental importance of food. She is committed to good stewardship in the community, ensuring that resources are used effectively and sustainably to benefit those in need. Her commitment to improving the health and well-being of the San Diego community is evident in all her efforts.

Dedicated to serving the community and advocating for the underserved, Kristine is an active member of the San Diego Rotary, where she contributes to the Military Affairs and Youth Homelessness committees. She has also served on the boards of the National Farm to Preschool Network, Child and Adult Care Food Program Round Table, and the San Diego Hunger Coalition.