In this episode, Lauren and David spoke with Jonathan Jump, Vice President of Operations at Project Open Hand. Enjoy the conversation!

Project Open Hand Links:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

The Ruth Brinker Story

In this episode, Lauren and David had a blast chatting with Jackie Godlewski, Fresh Food Program Manager, and Stephanie De La Hoz, Director of Programming, from Move for Hunger. Enjoy the conversation!

Move for Hunger Links:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Stephanie: Stephanie was born in the Philippines and currently resides in Tampa, Florida, USA, where she grew up. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language Education (Spanish/Italian) from Florida International University and a Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida. She started her career as a high school teacher, and then served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Colombia for 2.5 years, training public school teachers and organizing youth development programs. Upon returning to the USA, Stephanie decided to focus her career on nonprofit work and became involved in hunger relief organizations. In January 2022, she began working at Move For Hunger, a non-profit organization focused on reducing food waste and fighting hunger, as the Director of Programming. There she oversees all of the organization's programs that help transport food from donation sources to distribution sites while engaging the moving and relocation industry. Stephanie is passionate about poverty alleviation, social justice, and education. In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time outdoors with her two toddlers.

Jackie: Jackie brings a variety of experience to her role as Fresh Food Program Manager at Move For Hunger. Originally from Connecticut, she pursued a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from Penn State and worked in the industry for 13 years, focusing on event planning and hotel management. Pursuing her love of sales, Jackie traveled the tradeshow circuit for 3 years before enjoying a successful 15-year career with Dell Computers, concluding as Global Account Manager in the high tech industry in Austin, TX. Eager to give back, and led by a passion to help seniors, she pursued a career in the non-profit industry, first as Senior Center Director, then as Director of Volunteer Services, overseeing a team of 900 volunteers with Meals on Wheels PLUS and the Food Bank of Manatee County in FL. It was here she developed a passion for healthy living and fighting hunger with fresh healthy food. Since 2021, Jackie has been busy developing the new Fresh Food program at Move For Hunger which has become a key initiative for the organization in 2023.

In this episode, David and Lauren chatted with Kimberly M. Cook, Central/Northern California Business Development Manager at Agromin.

Kimberly manages Agromin’s business in Central and Northern California. Her work with Agromin includes coordination with strategic partners, customer service, site operations, facility oversite, reporting, compliance and marketing finished products. A driven and influential leader, Kimberly is known for building high-functioning teams and turning her visions of sustainability into reality. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience stemming from a dynamic background. From humble beginnings as a 4-H student teaching composting to her community in Southern California, she went on to serve 12 years in the Navy, including 6 years as a Naval Officer, on warships around the world before coming full-circle, now working in the organic materials composting industry for a sustainable planet. Kimberly earned a B.S. degree in Political Science with a focus in General Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and an M.A. degree in Environment Studies with a focus in Business from Tel Aviv University.

Thank you, Kimberly!

Links:

Agromin - Main Website

CaliforniaCompost.net - Agromin’s website that offers statewide SB1383 compost and mulch procurement and procurement solutions

Community Based Social Marketing Class - As recommended by Kimberly!