About
Our Advisory Council brings experience in food systems, agriculture, business, local government and community service. Members contribute practical advice, local knowledge and connections that help us strengthen fresh food rescue across Mid-Michigan. We welcome additions.
Associate Director, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
Brings a research and systems-level perspective. She has overseen CRFS operations since 2012, led food-system workforce assessments, contributed to the Michigan Good Food Charter and the Michigan Good Food Fund, and presented the 2025 National Food Hub Survey findings.
Grocery Store Team Leader & Environmental Champion, Whole Foods Market
Brings the perspective of a commercial food donor within the tri-county area.
Academic Specialist, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, MSU
Coordinates and teaches the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems minor, and is a former chair of the national Sustainable Agriculture Education Association.
Director
Founder and Volunteer Site Director of Food Rescue US – Lansing Communities, the all-volunteer network FRoM works alongside. Her food rescue work began through the League of Women Voters. She led the gleaning study at the Meridian Farmers Market, helped expand food-scrap education, and started that network in September 2023. As a member of the Meridian Township Environmental Commission, she helped add food rescue to the Township's Sustainability Goals. She is a NextCycle Accelerator “Best in Show” winner.
Meridian Township Trustee
Serves as the Meridian Cares liaison and has volunteered for 13 years at a downtown Lansing food pantry intake.
If you bring experience in food systems, agriculture, business, local government or community service, we'd like to hear from you.
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