DonateOur EXECUTIVE Team
KAREN JOSEPH
Executive Director
RYAN FIDELL
Chief Operating Officer
DANNIELLE LA ROSA
Director of Finance
ANNE PHARR
Director of Operations
CHRISTA SOLTIS
Director of Marketing/Communications
TITO MERCADO
Director of Technology
LISA DEAN
Director of School Partnerships
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Director of Development
Our LEADERSHIP Team
Laurie Perry
Driver Manager
kate trusselL
Events Manager
Marissa Maurer
Grants Manager
Karen Joostema
Publicity Manager
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Development & Engagement Manager
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Data & Programs Manager
Join Our Team Today
Looking to make an even bigger impact? Consider joining our leadership team! We’re always looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to help guide and grow our mission. As a leadership team member, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Shape the Future – Help develop strategies to expand our reach and impact.
- Lead Volunteer Efforts – Coordinate food collection, sorting, and distribution efforts.
- Engage the Community – Build relationships with schools, businesses, and local organizations.
- Fundraise and Advocate – Support initiatives to raise awareness and secure resources.
If you have leadership experience or just a heart for service and a willingness to step up, we’d love to have you on board! This is a great opportunity to use your skills for a cause that truly changes lives.
Data & Programs Manager
If you have experience in software project management, databases, and spreadsheets—and can commit 10 or more hours per week—we’d love to have you on our team. Familiarity with Claude AI and Google a plus. If you are interested in sharing your talent with us, please contact us today.
Development & Engagement Manager
- Donor Systems & CRM Management
- Donor Research & Pipeline Support
- Executive Support for Donor Engagement
- Fundraising Campaign Execution Support
- Reporting & Financial Alignment
- Stewardship & Donor Experience Support
If you are interested in sharing your talent with us, please contact us today.
Event Leadership
If you have a passion for organizing volunteers, consider joining our leadership team to help expand Food For Neighbors into new areas. We’re looking for volunteers available on Red Bag Event dates plus 10 additional hours per event to help with organization. Familiarity with Salesforce and Google products are a plus. If you are interested in sharing your talent with us, please contact us today.
Human Resources and Training
If you have expertise in HR and training and can dedicate 2-5 hours per week, we’d love to have you on our team. If you are interested in sharing your talent with us, please contact us today.
Photographer/Videographer
A picture is worth a thousand words! We are always looking for professional or experienced amateur photographers and videographers to take pictures and videos at sorting events. Visual media is the best way for us to tell our story in our social media, marketing and website materials. If you are interested in sharing your talent with us, please contact us today.
Want to learn more? Contact us at and let’s start the conversation!
