Board
We envision a community that embraces food justice where no one feels shame or experiences stigma when asking for help.
Mike Bryan
Jordan Lestina
Eric Schweitzer
David Roberts
Aubrey Godbey
Marilyn Gomez
Sarah Johnson
Kaylee Nassiri
Kaia Peterson
Morgan Weyrens Welch
Mike Bryan he / him / his
Values:
Love is Love. All humans have equal value and rights. Trust God, clean house, help others!
Favorite Quote:
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King Jr.
Favorite Food:
Pizza
Jordan Lestina He/Him
Values:
Empathy, emotional intelligence, seeking to learn, connection, community, curiosity
Favorite Quote:
“We are all as much extraordinary phenomena of nature as trees, clouds, the patterns in running water, the flickering of fire, the arrangement of stars and the form of a galaxy.” – Alan Watts
Favorite Foods:
Yogurt & Granola, Salads and all their possible combinations, Asian-style noodles, Mushrooms, Homemade bread
Eric Schweitzer he / him / his
Values:
Kindness, honesty, humility and service.
Favorite Quote:
"Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads." - Doc Brown, Back to the Future
Favorite Food:
The mystery can - the one you found on the volunteer shelf at the food bank that doesn't have a label. Whatever is in there is my favorite.
David Roberts He/Him/His
Values:
Equity, Kindness, Community, Responsibility
Favorite Quote:
“The longer I live, the more I read, the more patiently I think, and the more anxiously I
inquire, the less I seem to know...Do justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly. This is enough.” ― John Adams
Favorite Food:
Something new/no favorite
Aubrey Godbey she/her
Values:
Equity, Justice, Diversity, and a belief that food and shelter are a human right
Favorite Quote:
“Well, I don’t know how many years on this Earth I got left. I’m gonna get real weird with it!” -Frank Reynolds
Favorite Food:
Popcorn from The Roxy
Marilyn Gomez She/Her
Values:
Respect, collaboration, generosity, fairness, loyalty, commitment
Favorite Quote:
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.”-Mother Teresa
Favorite Food:
Chilaquiles
Mexican breakfast or brunch dish. Fried tortillas cooked in a flavorful sauce, typically salsa verde or
salsa roja. Top with crema, onions, and cheese, eggs and some versions feature beans or a meat like
shredded chicken, beef, or pork.
Sarah Johnson she / her / hers
Values:
Community, justice, integrity and caring.
Quote:
"Nobody said it'd be easy, they just promised it would be worth it." - Dr. Seuss
Favorite Food:
I love eggs and the versatility they bring to my life.
Kaylee Nassiri she/her/hers
Values:
Community, Creativity, Compassion, and Curiosity.
Favorite Quote:
"Keep up the passion, without it life is boring" - Chris Coffland
Favorite Food:
Salad shirazi and Koobideh
Kaia Peterson she/her/hers
Values:
Community, empowerment, collaboration, and creativity
Favorite Quote:
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”
― Mary Oliver
Favorite Food:
Swedish pancakes
Morgan Weyrens Welch She/Her
Values:
Respect, openness, growth
Favorite Quote:
"We all do better when we all do better" - Paul Wellstone
Favorite Food:
Anything sweet! But especially the blueberry basil donut from Veera Donuts!