Everyone deserves good food.
We make it happen.
We make it happen.
HDFFA is made up of dedicated individuals that are passionate about our mission.
Much like a food system – an interconnected web of human activities that gets food from the farm to your plate – our team works in collaboration with each other. This includes our staff, board of directors, and advisory committee members. As part of our culture and our mission, we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion to both foster a resilient food system and promote a culture of belonging and dignity. We operate with open and inquisitive minds so that, together, we can grow and flourish with our community.
We encourage everyone to become leaders in our food system.
Staff
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Sharon Maier-Kennelly Executive Director
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Katrina Van Dis Founder (outgoing ED)
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Julie Forbes Operations & Outreach Manager
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Louise Shirley Program Director
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Kelly Moffatt VeggieRx Senior Program Manager
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Abigail Gustke Community Food Access Manager
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Andrea Smith Agricultural Support Manager
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Emily Ralston Rural Food Security Coordinator
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Mariah Stone Marketing & Administrative Assistant
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María Antonia Botero Summer Market Support and VeggieRx Interpreter
Board Members
Our Board is comprised of volunteer citizens representing Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and various food system sectors including:
farm, ranch, food businesses, hunger relief, community health, land use, local government, university and/or the community-at-large.
Co-Chair: Tracy Wilson | Co-Chair: Corbin Serano | Treasurer: Jane Sabin-Davis | Secretary: Christine Thomas
Advisory Committees
HDFFA has two Advisory Committees: Agricultural Advisory Committee and Food Security Advisory Committee. These committees are composed of volunteers, program beneficiaries, and farm and food access organizations. The purpose is to advise our Team on the direction and success of our programs and specific projects including educational events, workshops, and grant objectives that best meet the needs and interests of our beneficiaries. To learn more, click on the links above or go to our volunteer page.