Gaia is described as the nourisher of young children and the giver of dreams.

Gaia is dedicated to helping food nutrition teams work more efficiently—without disrupting routines—so they can focus on what matters most: providing nutritious, quality meals that keep students healthy and thriving.

Our Founding Team

  • Souha Alameddine

    CEO

    Influenced by my personal health journey, I founded Gaia Software to provide solutions for school nutrition teams that remove administrative hurdles and empower them to focus on the students.

  • Nate Dudek

    CTO

    I’ve spent 15 years growing and scaling SaaS companies by building strong teams and delivering innovative tools. I enjoy partnering with operators and developing solutions that they love to use.

  • Bren Yamaguchi

    PRODUCT ENGINEER

    I am a passionate product-driven software engineer dedicated to crafting accessible and intuitively delightful digital experiences that bring a positive impact and empower users.

  • Ghaith Ayadi

    PRODUCT DESIGNER

    I design sensible software that enables productive teams. At Gaia, I enjoy working with people who value sensible thinking to build products that help promote healthy lifestyles.

  • Christine Yi

    PRODUCT ENGINEER

    Drawing from my extensive experience in high-scale kitchen management, I specialize in developing user-centric technical solutions with empathy and compassion to enhance the overall experience.

  • Megan

    Megan Flynn, MPH, RD

    DIRECTOR, PARTNERSHIPS

    With over a decade in school nutrition, I am dedicated to enhancing children's health through collaboration and partnerships for a healthier future nationwide.

  • hallie

    Hallie Berutich, RD, SNS

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    I’m passionate about supporting school nutrition professionals through leadership, education, and technology. Before joining Gaia, I led K-12 operations at Horizon Software and spent a decade at Maschio’s Food Services.