Category: CEO Updates

Reflecting with Gratitude

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI, chief executive officer on Dec 19, 2024

Dear Feeding Matters Community, Like many, this time of year always causes me to reflect on the past twelve months. And, like a lot of us, I often find thatRead full post…

Feeling Seen, More than Ever: Feeding Matters’ 2024 Accomplishments

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI, chief executive officer on Dec 18, 2024

Every December, we pause to reflect on what we set out to accomplish and celebrate the progress we’ve made together. Feeding Matters exists to create a world where children withRead full post…

Feeding is Complex

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Nov 27, 2024

“Feeding is complex.” It’s a phrase we say often. It helps us explain the intricate system involved in feeding development—starting in infancy and continuing through childhood. It also describes theRead full post…

Navigating the Overlap of PFD and ARFID

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Aug 29, 2024

Dear Friends of Feeding Matters, At Feeding Matters, our work has always been to support families of children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and the professionals who care for them. As part of thisRead full post…

Feeding is a Journey

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Jun 28, 2024

Dear Friends of Feeding Matters, At our recent board meeting, our Family Advisory Council (FAC) chair Amber described to board leadership how our council members were feeling. Our FAC isRead full post…

Living our Values: Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Feb 29, 2024

As I sit down to pen my thoughts to share with you this month, the importance of trust within our community is top of mind. Your trust in us isRead full post…

Why PFD assessment and management vary for each patient and community

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI, chief executive officer on Dec 01, 2023

Reporting on our findings from researching the landscape of pediatric feeding disorder treatment Every day at Feeding Matters, we hear stories from families and professionals of progress and struggles, ofRead full post…

Thoughts from the Airport after the ASHA Convention

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Nov 20, 2023

This week took my breath away. Something I’m working on in my own leadership journey is taking the time to celebrate and acknowledge success as sometimes I’m moving too fastRead full post…

On the threshold of a new school year…

Published by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI on Aug 25, 2023

Dear Friends of Feeding Matters, If you are one of the many people embracing the return of routines, packing lunches, sports and activities, you’ve been on my mind. I amRead full post…