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Willa Antczak

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Managing Director of Development

Willa Antczak is a seasoned development professional with over a decade of experience in philanthropy, specializing in the intersection of food systems, farmland protection, and climate resilience. As Managing Director of Development at the Chef Ann Foundation, she leads the organization’s national fundraising strategy—overseeing grant programs, donor communications, and cultivating diverse funding partnerships to advance healthy school food initiatives.

Willa Antczak

she/her

Managing Director of Development

Willa Antczak is a seasoned development professional with over a decade of experience in philanthropy, specializing in the intersection of food systems, farmland protection, and climate resilience. As Managing Director of Development at the Chef Ann Foundation, she leads the organization’s national fundraising strategy—overseeing grant programs, donor communications, and cultivating diverse funding partnerships to advance healthy school food initiatives.

Before joining CAF, Willa held senior leadership roles at American Farmland Trust and Marin Agricultural Land Trust, where she directed individual giving programs, designed multi-year fundraising strategies, and built lasting relationships with donors and mission-aligned partners. She brings a strategic, collaborative approach to resource development and a deep commitment to equity and sustainability in food systems.

Willa holds a Master’s in Urban Planning from McGill University and a BA in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. Based in Maine, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her family.


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Who We Are

The Chef Ann Foundation is dedicated to promoting whole-ingredient, scratch-cooking in schools. Scratch-cooking enables schools to serve the healthiest, tastiest meals so that kids are well-fed and ready to learn.

Our Mission

Ensure that school food professionals have the resources, funding and support they need to provide fresh, healthy, delicious, cook from scratch meals that support the health of children and our planet.

Why School Food Matters

American kids start their life-path in K–12 schools where they learn the skills necessary to thrive & meet their potential. While the country debates the best ways to teach them math, science & English, we spend little to no time on food & nutrition.

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