Our Team
Chef Ann Foundation Staff
Our dedicated staff is integral to running the day-to-day operations of CAF and delivering our mission by continuously growing our reach, capabilities, and available resources. Click on the images below to learn more about each team member.
Michelle Argueta
Director of Recruitment
Los Angeles, CA
Melissa Aune
Senior Program Coordinator of the School Food Institute
Broomfield, CO
Byron Batchelor
Senior Coordinator of Research & Evaluation
Baltimore, MD
Emily Bonenfant
CA Apprenticeship Coordinator
Whitefish, MT
Sadie Briggs
Development Intern
River Forest, IL
Sarah Burns
Senior Program Coordinator of California Assessments
San Diego, CA
Alejandro Castillo
Associate of Pre-Apprenticeship
Oakland, CA
Melissa Cipollone
Senior Director of Marketing
Laughlintown, PA
Dani Chandler
Senior Marketing Coordinator
Golden, CO
Vanessa Cordeiro
Senior Technology Coordinator
Watsonville, CA
Brandy Dreibelbis
Executive Director of Culinary
Mifflintown, PA
Danielle Eliser
Senior Director of Technology
Huntsville, AL
Juni Elston
Coordinator of Assessment
Austin, TX
Mara Fleishman
Chief Executive Officer
Boulder, CO
Alison “Ali” Friduss
Senior Director of Development
Chicago, IL
Emily Gallivan
Senior Director of CA Workforce Programs
Wheat Ridge, CO
Brenna Gilmartin
Coordinator of Specialized Programs
Quincy, MA
Kelsey Glass
Director of Workforce Planning
Lafayette, CO
Sara Glenn
Senior Coordinator of Healthy School Food Pathways Planning
Raleigh, NC
Amy Glodde
Senior School Food Operations Specialist
Benicia, CA
Eriko Greeson
Senior Coordinator of CA Workforce Programs
Denver, CO
Ayanna Harris
Program Associate of CA Workforce Programs
Los Angeles, CA
Lea Howe
PLANTS Project Director
Takoma Park, MD
Allison Johnson
Director of Grant & Online Programs
Cape Cod, MA
Jessica Keene
Senior Director of Assessment & Research
Jacksonville, FL
MJ Kepner
Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy
Chicago, IL
Michael Langevin
Senior Technology Coordinator
Jessica Lawrence
Director of Specialized Programming
Smithville, MO
Cole Leslie
Senior Marketing Coordinator, Programs
Lafayette, CO
Mona Lindsey
Director of Accounting
Hollywood, FL
Stephanie Lip
Senior School Food Operations Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Cindy Loayza
CA Pre-Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
Palmdale, CA
Reece Lyerly
Director of Research and Evaluation
Providence, RI
Abigail McCrea
Coordinator of Assessment (CA)
Philadelphia, PA
Madi Mainman
Program Administrative Associate
Denver, CO
Josh Mathiasmeier
Senior Operations Specialist
Shawnee, KS
Martina Motley
Accounting Coordinator
Kennesaw, GA
Tiffany Myers
Senior Director of Human Resources
Boulder, CO
Lori Nelson
Executive Director of School Food Operations
Austin, TX
Sylvia Ng
Senior Coordinator of the School Food Institute (TA)
Boulder, CO
Tracey O’Donohue
Foundation Relationship Manager
Longmont, CO
Redeem Pettaway
Associate of Assessment
Woodstock, GA
Rachel Reed-Sanow
School Food Operations Specialist
Golden, CO
Kim Rosenbarger
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Denver, CO
Ashley See
Senior Engagement Marketing Coordinator
Durham, NC
Eli Seidman
California School Food Ops Specialists (HSFP)
Los Angeles, CA
Arneisha Smallwood
Engagement Marketing Coordinator
North Carolina
Laura Smith
Executive Director of Programs
Erie, CO
Leslie Stafford
Chief Operating Officer
Boulder, CO
Andrea Vaage
Senior Specialist of Government Funding
Des Moines, IA
Eliana Valenzuela
Intern
Boulder, CO
Natalie Vandenburgh
Senior Coordinator of Fellowship
St. Paul, MN
Dustin Walker
Senior School Food Operations Specialist
Gilbert, AZ
Imari Whalen
Programs Marketing Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA
Brittany Wilder
Business Services Coordinator
Westminster, CO
Courtney Williams
Coordinator of Specialized Programs
Athens, GA
Vanessa Zajfen
Senior Procurement Specialist
Ojai, CA
Board of Directors
The Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) is a registered, tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, governed by a dedicated Board of Directors who share our mission. Our diverse board supports the growth of our foundation by offering guidance in key areas.
Chef Ann Cooper
President & Founder
David De La Rosa
Brava Management
Charles Dukes
Director of Social Responsibility
Kevin Emore
Oregon22 (Track and Field World Championships)
Smitha Haneef
Harvard University Dining Services
Nathan Irons
Bluestone Life
Amy Shipley
Sterling Rice Group
Eric Span
Sweetwater Union High School District
Helene York
Culinary Institute of America
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