Raised on a family farm in Western North Carolina, I learned early that food shapes more than meals; it shapes connection, responsibility, and community.

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For almost 20 years, I’ve led nonprofit work focused on food access and community well-being. I’ve directed mobile food markets and food pantry programs, helped shape national food access guidance, and worked across local and global initiatives. 

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Over time, I’ve come to understand that meaningful impact is less about programs and more about the systems that hold them. My work centers on helping organizations build those systems with care, clarity, and accountability.