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Meet April Liles

Helping People and Organizations Perform Better

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Hi, I'm
April Liles

I believe life is too short to settle for a story that isn't yours.

What matters most to me is seeing people grow in confidence and discover what they’re capable of. I’m drawn to the moments when someone sees a new possibility, a team finds its direction, or a challenge starts to feel manageable. That sense of possibility is what connects the different parts of my work, and what keeps me excited about what comes next.

When people feel better, systems work better. And when life feels aligned, everything changes.

20+ Years

Leadership & Nutrition Experience

RDN · LD · SNS

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist · Licensed Dietitian · School Nutrition Specialist

K–12 Leadership

Former Long-Term Foodservice Director

SPEAKER · EDUCATOR

Nutrition · Leadership · Performance

MY JOURNEY

A Career Built on People, Purpose and Progress.

My career has taken me from leading school nutrition operations and managing multimillion-dollar budgets to developing staff and coaching athletes. Along the way, I’ve learned how closely people, resources, and communication shape what a team can accomplish.

Different experiences. One connected perspective.
April Liles at the West Point indoor track facility with an athlete and coach
April Liles and colleague posing at a Kennedy Middle School nutrition event in Waltham, Massachusetts
Fresh fruit and vegetable cups prepared for a Waltham Public Schools nutrition program
April Liles holding a personalized Wheaties box featuring her photo
Nutrition Education – Waltham Public Schools
April Liles and colleague dressed in pink at a Barbie-themed Waltham school nutrition team event
April Liles in a professional foodservice kitchen with a fellow culinary professional
Collage of April Liles with colleagues and industry professionals at a networking event
April Liles with her family
April Liles celebrating with the Littleton track and field team after a competition

2005–2010

Assistant Director of Food Services / Dietitian Marion County School Board, Florida

2010–2014

Director of Food & Nutrition Whitsons Culinary Group / Newton Public Schools, Massachusetts

2014–Present

Director of Food & Nutrition Waltham Public Schools, Massachusetts

2020–2025

Head Track & Field Coach Littleton Public Schools, Massachusetts

TODAY

Bringing It All Together Consulting, speaking and educating at the intersection of nutrition, leadership and performance.

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MY APPROACH

Good ideas need a practical way forward

Every team has its own strengths, pressures, and priorities. I take time to understand those realities so we can build a plan that fits your goals and your day-to-day work.

01

Start with people

Listen first. Understand what your team needs, what's working, and where they feel stuck.

02

Connect the pieces

Bring nutrition, operations, leadership, and communication together so the plan fits the people doing the work.

03

Make it practical.

Translate strategy into clear actions your team can use in everyday decisions.

LET'S CONNECT

What's Your Next Chapter?

Whether you're looking for support with your nutrition program, a speaker for your next event, or a fresh perspective on your team's challenges, I'd love to hear what you have in mind.

Let's Start a Conversation