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Rylee Bezoni, 2025 Betsy Norum Award Recipient

Congratulations to Rylee Bezoni, recipient of the 2025 Betsy Norum Award at #AAFCSAC25! Rylee was selected for this award from the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Community of Lifelong Professionals for her strong commitment to preparing for a career in the FCS industry.
Rylee is a senior Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies - Teacher Licensure student at Iowa State University College of Health and Human Sciences.
We are #IowaFCSProud of you, Rylee!

Kristie Kuhse, Kids Feeding Kids, 2025 Fellow 

As a KFKids Fellow, Kristie is determined to adapt KFKids' hands-on food justice programs for middle school students, ensuring that younger learners can actively engage in meaningful service. She envisions:

  • A mentorship program where middle schoolers teach younger students about nutrition and healthy eating.
  • Community gardening initiatives that connect students to sustainable food production and fresh food access.
  • A "Food Storytelling" project exploring cultural and historical food traditions, helping students understand the broader impact of food in their lives.

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