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57th Annual Keynote Speakers
1st Session
 First General Session on Friday, January
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Dr. Janey Thornton
USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services
Dr. Janey Thornton was appointed by President Barack Obama as USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services (FNCS) on April 1, 2009.
As Deputy Under Secretary, Dr. Thornton is responsible for improving the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting
science-based dietary guidance and administering USDA’s 15 nutrition assistance programs. FNCS programs work to end hunger in the United
States and provide nutrition assistance, dietary guidance, nutrition policy coordination, and nutrition education.
Dr. Thornton previously served as School Nutrition Director for Hardin County Schools in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, worked with the Kentucky
Department of Education and taught vocational home economics. Dr. Thornton has been active in the 55,000-member School Nutrition
Association (SNA) and served as president during the 2006-2007 school year. She has also served as President of the School Nutrition
Foundation and as an active member of the Global Child Nutrition Foundation.
A native of Kentucky, Dr. Thornton received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from
Western Kentucky University, a Master of Science degree in Vocational Education and School Administration
from the University of Kentucky and she received her Doctorate in Hotel and Restaurant Management from
Iowa State University in 2007.
2nd Session
 Second General Session on Saturday, January
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Rhythm Power™ for Team Development with Kenya Masala
Engage in a powerful experience of rhythmic collaboration. Through specialized facilitation, you will be energized and will directly
touch the power of working together, utilizing drums and rhythm based programming. Break down barriers, create shared vision, and
celebrate success. No previous musical experience is necessary; your team is guaranteed to jam!
It’s POWERFUL! - In 1665 a Dutch scientist, Christian Huygens, discovered that if 2 pendulum clocks were placed side by side, and
the pendulums were swinging at different speeds, by the next day the pendulums would be swinging together in perfect unison. Perfect
Rhythm.
Powerful leadership necessitates the potent skills that are synchronous with team development. All the skills and tools that promote
unity, alignment, depth and winning energy in a team, are the tools that cutting-edge leaders utilize and deploy. To access the
reference point of total engagement, all Rhythm Power™ programs are experiential, with team and leadership skill development
occurring simultaneously.
This is one of the most resoundingly energizing experiences for all participants. It sets a palpable context for all ensuing
conversations/processes to go deeper and be sweeter – it super-charges authentic motivation. If placed accordingly in the agenda, it
also creates a powerful celebratory capstone with which to adjourn, ensuring participant drive for action.
Join Kenya Masala and discover the skills and tools that promote unity, alignment, depth and winning energy in people that cutting-edge
organizations utilize and deploy!
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