Empowering Communities Through Food Industry Workforce Development with Jhack Sepulveda

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews Jhack Sepulveda, an entrepreneur and executive director of Orange County Food Tech at SUNY Orange. They discuss Jhack's journey from being a trained dietitian to creating his own successful business, EatGood Consultants, which focuses on providing regulatory compliance consulting to small and medium-sized food service establishments and manufacturers. Jhack also talks about his passion for nutrition education and helping marginalized communities improve their access to education and job opportunities in the food industry.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Jhack Sepulveda, an entrepreneur and executive director of Orange County Food Tech at SUNY Orange, discusses his journey from a trained dietitian to creating EatGood Consultants, which offers regulatory compliance consulting to small and medium-sized food businesses.
• EatGood Consultants focuses on helping smaller establishments that may not afford larger compliance programs and face language barriers, providing them with education and tools to stay in compliance.
• Jhack emphasizes the importance of nutrition education and addressing lifestyle factors like diet and physical activity to combat prevalent diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
• The Latino community and Black Americans have higher rates of heart disease and diabetes, which can be attributed to factors like diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption.
• Orange County Food Tech's mission is to empower underemployed and low-income individuals through workforce development programs, career readiness, nutrition education, and food industry-specific training.
• The initiative aims to upskill individuals, providing them with recognized certificates and on-the-job training opportunities, fostering sustainable wages and growth within the food industry.
• Jhack encourages those interested in creating curriculums, instructing courses, or contributing to the initiative to reach out and be part of the positive change in communities.

QUOTES

• "I found a need for those smaller owner-operated food service establishments that might not be able to afford larger brand compliance programs."
• "There's a need for education and support in regulatory compliance, especially for marginalized communities."
• "Increasing our diet with more fruits and vegetables and reducing refined sugars can have a significant impact on health."
• "Physical activity plays a crucial role in preventing diseases like heart disease and diabetes."

You can learn more about Jhack in the links below.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhack-sepulveda-4591b815/

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