Ava Elliott

Ava Elliott is the district's Director of Food Services. She started in September 2025.

Elliott brings both professional and educational expertise to this role, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Pittsburgh. She has already served Quaker Valley in an interim capacity from October 2023 to February 2024, overseeing operations and gaining valuable experience within the District’s food service program. Additionally, Elliott interned under previous Director of Food Services, Dr. Carla Escribano.

Prior to Quaker Valley, Elliott worked as the Lead Registered Dietitian at Case Specific Nutrition in Pittsburgh, where she provided individualized nutrition care, developed customized meal plans, and mentored junior staff. Her career also includes a variety of roles in clinical, community, and food service nutrition, including work with Allegheny Health Network, the Sarah Heinz House, and the University of Pittsburgh’s Community Nutrition programs

Elliott has also been recognized for her leadership in the field, including receiving the 2023 Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership Development Award and being named the Outstanding Dietetics Student of the Year by the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics in 2023.