Leadership

Successful leadership begins with a sincere desire to sincerely serve for the benefit of others and be stewards of the cause.

Our Board members and volunteers play crucial roles in improving the lives of those in need and carrying forth our mission, and subscribe to that stewardship.

Our People

Board of Directors

Anna S. Beavan
Founder/ Board Chair
Executive Director

Brenda Castellano
Co-Founder
Vice-Chair for External Affairs

James Beavan III
Vice-Chair for Internal Affair
Chief Finance Officer

Karen Higgins
Vice-Chair for Board HR

Jeannette Mendy
Board of Director- Internal Affairs
Director of Community Pantry

Beth Manrique
Vice-Chair for Governance and People
Director of Grants & Fundraising

Sr Pastor Napoleon Bradford
External Affairs
Advocacy & Public Relations

Christina Sommerville
Board of Director – Secretary

Our Operations Team

Leah Ankutse
Newsletter Editor
Youth Leader
Wellness Equity Advocate

Cindy Dookhantee
Community Pantry Team

Alejandra Gutierrez
Social Media & Marketing
Manager

King Square Apt Lease Office
Mobile Pantry Team

Ann Nguyen
Food Recovery Team

Petal Sampson
Diaper Program Coordinator
Community Pantry Team

Elder Sheila Tinker
Word of Faith Church
Community Pantry Team

Aaron Beard
Community Pantry Team

Elder Edith
Word of Faith Church
Community Pantry Team

Keith Hinds
Food Recovery Team
Mobile Food Pantry Team

Madai Ledesma
Food Recovery Team
Mobile Pantry Team

Mary Payton
Community Pantry Team
Food Recovery Team

Minister Ron Sharpe
Word of Faith Church
Community Pantry Team

Tisha Tutein
Mobile Pantry Team

Beo Castellano
Youth Leader

Michelle Finley
Food Recovery Team

Sandy Jeromine
Community Pantry Team

Jennette Mendy
Community Pantry Team

Parkview Apt Lease Office
Mobile Pantry Team

Patricia Shifflett
Blessings in a Backpack
Coordinator

Pastor Willie Walker
Word of Faith Church
Community Pantry Team

James Beavan IV
Brand Ambassador

Tyrone Cosby
Community Pantry Team

Bob Franzese
Web Development

Lee Kerns
Food Recovery Team

Lynn Mejia
Grant Writer

Rizale
Community Pantry Team
Food Recovery Team

Rob Sommerville
Lead Technical Advisor
Web Master