Steering Committee
selection committee
Our Selection Committee, drawn from diverse fields, are an inspiring group of leaders. They are thought leaders, connectors, and bridge builders. They have driven change in meaningful ways and have played key roles to further justice, equity, and health in our food system and beyond. We are honored to have such an esteemed Selection Committee to help us select our next cohort of Fellows.
Ang Hadwin
Consultant
Climate Resilience Planner
Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska
Cicely Garrett
Co-Executive Director
National Black Food and Justice Alliance
Devika Ghai
Facilitator
Esperanza Pallana
Executive Director
Food and Farm Communications Fund
Julian Mocine-McQueen
Co-Founder
The Million Person Project
Martín Lemos
Strategy Advisor
Sabrina Mutukisna
Director of Programs
ESO Ventures
Shantell Bingham
Organizing Director
Climate Justice Alliance
Tavia Benjamin
Consultant and Organizer
Durham Community Apothecary and Black Mycelium Project
community advisors
Our Community Advisors infuse the Fellowship with on-the-ground perspectives and specialized expertise we utilize for curriculum development. They help us recruit, serve as concept-builders, provide guidance, and share their time to strengthen our work. We are filled with gratitude to have such a dynamic, growing, set of Community Advisors.
Dara Cooper
National Black Food and Justice Alliance, Co-founder and Senior Advisor
Executive Director Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
Oran Hesterman
President/CEO
Fair Food Network
Hilde Steffey
Organizational/Philanthropic
Advisor and Consultant
Mailee Walker
Executive Director
Claneil Foundation
Cristina Dominguez
Executive Director
La Semilla Food Center