Stacy Bates is a seasoned retail health and nutrition strategist with deep expertise spanning both the private and public health sectors. As Principal of SPAN Health Strategies, she leads advisory work focused on translating nutrition science into actionable healthcare and business solutions. In her concurrent role as Senior Vice President of Nutrition at FoodHealth Co., Stacy drives the company’s nutrition mission and enhancing their digital product strategy, bridging clinical evidence with consumer-facing innovation.

With a career built at the intersection of food, health, technology and strategy, Stacy is a trusted voice on how nutrition shapes population health outcomes. She is known for her ability to align cross-functional stakeholders, from researchers and regulators to executives and advocates, around evidence-based approaches to better health.