
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.


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.

Byron Batchelor
Senior Programs Coordinator
Baltimore, MD

Dani Chandler
Marketing Manager
Golden, CO

Brandy Dreibelbis
Senior Director of School Food Operations
Mifflintown, PA

Danielle Eliser
Director of Technology & Marketing
Huntsville, AL

Juni Elston
Program Administrative Associate
Austin, TX

Mara Fleishman
Chief Executive Officer
Boulder, CO

Alison Friduss
Senior Director of Development
Chicago, IL

Emily Gallivan
Director of Programs
Wheat Ridge, CO

Eriko Greeson
Program Coordinator
Denver, CO

Katherine Hoffman
Government Relationship Coordinator
Brooklyn, NYC

Allison Johnson
Senior Programs Coordinator
Cape Cod, MA

Messa
Salesforce Administrator
Jamestown, CO

Tracey O’Donohue
Administrative Associate
Longmont, CO

Laura Smith
Program Director of Workforce Development
Boise, ID

Leslie Stafford
Chief Operating Officer
Boulder, CO

Anneliese Tanner
Senior Director of Research & Assessment
Austin, TX

Eliana Valenzuela
CU Public Interest Internship Experience Intern
Boulder, CO

Imari Whalen
Marketing Associate
Los Angeles, CA

Mabel Duffy
Director of Puppy Relations
Jamestown, CO
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

Kevin Emore
Oregon22 (Track and Field World Championships)

Emily Friedberg
Fastly

Einav Gefen
Restaurant Associates

Smitha Haneef
Harvard University Dining Services

Nathan Irons
Bluestone Life

Amy Shipley
Sterling Rice Group

Tom Spier
Boulder Food Group

Helene York
Culinary Institute of America
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