by Envision Strategies | Apr 6, 2026 | Ann Roebuck, Conference Recap
I joined SHFM last fall and attended the national conference in October. So when the WISE event came up, I was still finding my footing in the organization. A colleague on the planning committee had attended the previous gatherings and told me it was worth it. That...
by Envision Strategies | Mar 19, 2026 | Conference Recap, Envision Team
For Sojo Alex and Eavan Jennings of Envision Strategies, attending FEED wasn’t just a professional development checkbox. It was a chance to complete a circle that their day-to-day work in master planning and operations consulting leaves open…the part of the...
by Envision Strategies | Dec 9, 2025 | Conference Recap, Envision Team
Brendan Evje reflects on his inaugural NACAS experience and discovers that campus dining excellence starts with authentic human connection Reading Time: 5 minutes I’ll admit it: I didn’t know what to expect walking into my first NACAS conference. With more...
by Brendan Evje | Jun 10, 2025 | Conference Recap
“Sometimes the best career moves are the ones that push you into unfamiliar territory. FEED 2025 was definitely one of those experiences. — Brendan Evje Walking into FEED 2025 in San Diego, I’ll be honest: I had no idea what to expect. After spending years on...
by Eavan Jennings | Mar 18, 2025 | Conference Recap
Attending both the FCSI Symposium and NAFEM for the first time was an incredibly eye-opening experience. I arrived in Atlanta with clear expectations of what the week would entail, but the reality far exceeded them in every way. The week kicked off with the FCSI...
by Eavan Jennings | Jul 30, 2024 | Conference Recap, Envision Team
Wow, what an experience! Attending my first NACUFS (National Association of College & University Food Services) conference was just incredible. As a newcomer at Envision Strategies, and to university foodservice in general, I didn’t quite know what to expect, but...
