School nutrition, shaped by the people who do it.
The Gaia Collective brings together nutrition directors, team leads, and program managers who want a direct hand in where school nutrition is heading. We build Gaia alongside the people who use it.
Join the Collective
What you get by joining
Shape the product
Your feedback goes directly to our team. Members get early access to new features and a real voice in what we build next.
Connect with peers
Regular sessions bring together nutrition leaders from districts around the country to share what's working and what's not.
Exclusive access
Members get priority access to Gaia resources, early feature previews, and invitations to in-person events.
"Joining the Gaia Collective was an easy choice. As an early supporter of Gaia's technology, I was impressed with their vision of advancing progress alongside nutrition teams. This initiative brings a great deal of hope for the future of school nutrition, and I'm proud to be a part of it."
Sessions from the Collective
Menu Costing & Optimization with Chef Kent Getzin and Sarah Kimiecik
A practical conversation on food-first budgeting, covering waste minimization, planned-overs, scratch cooking economics, and how to build menus that actually work within your numbers.
Read the guideUpcoming Topics
Future sessions will dig into allergen management, scratch cooking, and inventory, with more topics shaped by what members bring to the table.
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What is the Gaia Collective?
A private community of school nutrition leaders and industry partners focused on advancing K-12 nutrition programs. Members access exclusive product updates, networking, and have a direct hand in shaping Gaia's development.
What are the member benefits?
Exclusive access to new features, opportunities to influence Gaia's product development, and networking through onsite and virtual sessions.
What commitment does it require?
The Collective is flexible and free. Participate in events, webinars, and feedback sessions as much or as little as you like.
Can I view everyone's feedback?
Sessions are collaborative and members can see group feedback through clear dashboards, regular email updates, and monthly webinars.