Kaileah

Board Member

Kaileah (she/her) is a progressive HR professional and organizer whose work centers on collective liberation, housing justice, and bodily autonomy. With a strong background in nonprofit leadership, political advocacy, and movement-building, she brings a deep commitment to supporting youth-led systems change at FEEST. She’s also a multidisciplinary artist, Afrofuturist, and a lifelong dreamer of solidarity, imagination, and freedom.

Marissa

Board Member

Marissa (she/her) is a recruiting and workforce development professional dedicated to food justice and building power with working-class communities. She brings experience in worker organizing, solidarity networks, and collaborative hiring practices. At FEEST, she is excited to support youth leadership and center the voices of young people in shaping a more just food system.

Jo

Co-Chair

Jo (they/them) is a nonprofit leader with a background in organizational development, media production, and philanthropy. A supporter of FEEST since 2017, they bring a love for justice, community building, and shared meals to their work. Jo believes in the power of youth-led change and is excited to support the next generation of organizers shaping our future.

Gerard

Board Member

Gerard (he/him) is a public service professional with a background in human resources, community arts, and nonprofit leadership. His work is rooted in a deep love of service, connection, and creativity. Gerard brings a wide range of experience in civic engagement, arts advocacy, and organizational leadership to the FEEST board. He is passionate about supporting youth leaders and building community through joy, culture, and collective action.

Alicia

Treasurer  

Alicia (she/her) is a nonprofit finance professional who brings care, clarity, and creativity to her work. With a background in accounting, operations, and gender-inclusive sports organizing, she’s passionate about demystifying finance and using it as a tool for collective liberation. Alicia has been connected to FEEST since 2018 and brings deep appreciation for the community’s culture of care. She finds joy in cooking, crafting, and all things handmade.

Simran

Board Secretary

Simran (she/her) is a strategist and connector with experience across public service, tech, and grassroots organizations. She brings a flexible, solutions-oriented mindset to her role on the FEEST board and supports the organization’s growth with joy, humor, and heart. A longtime admirer of FEEST’s food-centered organizing, Simran first connected with the community through Fresh Flavor and is honored to now support youth leadership more directly.

Jamie

Co-Chair 

Jamie (she/her) is an environmental justice advocate, movement strategist, and longtime supporter of youth leadership at FEEST. She brings years of experience working at the intersections of climate justice, public policy, and community organizing. Jamie has led initiatives that center BIPOC voices in environmental systems change, including climate justice frameworks, food justice policy, and youth-led leadership development. She first connected with FEEST in 2015 through collaborative programming and has been a proud champion of the work ever since. Today, she continues to support cross-sector partnerships and mentors emerging leaders in the environmental and public service fields.

Leika

Leika (she/her) is a Community Nourishian and public health advocate whose work centers food traditions, collective care, and community connection. Through hands-on learning and shared meals, she supports people in building skills that nourish both body and spirit—while honoring the land and culture behind our food. Leika has been connected to FEEST since 2011 and is thrilled to serve on the board to help grow the next generation of youth leaders.