School nutrition solutions, 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.
Sessions from the Collective
Allergen Management
A deep dive into managing allergens across your menus and serving lines with Nicole Langone.
Join the Collective to get notifiedCutting Food Waste with AI and Technology
How AI and technology are helping school kitchens prepare closer to what students eat and throw less away.
Join the Collective to get notifiedBuild Recipes for the Pan
Chef Sharon Schaefer, Assistant Director of School Foodservice at the Culinary Institute of America, on writing recipes that scale by the pan without guesswork.
Read the recapCommon questions
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.