Food Innovation Network Program Director

• Jan 2017 - Present

I oversee programming, activities and staffing for the Food Innovation Network, a program of Global to Local. I was initially contracted in 2013 as program manager to develop strategies and workplan and coordinate FIN partners and have since transitioned to staffing as the director. The Food Innovation Network (FIN)’s mission is to enhance the local food system, increase access to healthy food, create pathways for success, and support resource and idea-sharing that engages the diverse communities of SeaTac/Tukwila and South King County.

Principal / Founder

• May 2015 - Dec 2016

Healthy Community Planning, LLC works with communities to create equitable, vibrant places for people to lead healthy lives. Our consulting services include planning and policy development, research and assessment, partnership convening and professional training. Our clients and partners include local and national non-profit agencies, local governments, educational institutions and businesses. Healthy Community Planning, LLC works with communities to create equitable, vibrant places for people to lead healthy lives. Our consulting services include planning and policy development, research and assessment, partnership convening and professional training. Our clients and partners include local and national non-profit agencies, local governments, educational institutions and businesses.

Partner

• Mar 2011 - Jun 2015

Urban Food Link partners with business, local government, and organizations working on community and neighborhood food planning. We provide technical assistance on an array of food projects in order to improve public health and build strong food communities with easy access to healthful food choices. Urban Food Link partners with business, local government, and organizations working on community and neighborhood food planning. We provide technical assistance on an array of food projects in order to improve public health and build strong food communities with easy access to healthful food choices.

Principal

• Sep 2009 - Mar 2011

Martin & Sanders Consulting, LLC is a small firm specializing in food system planning, healthy community policy, and healthy retailing. In March 2011 we joined forces with Urban Food Link.Working with private, public and community organizations, we develop comprehensive and innovative plans to create strong communities. We offer strategic solutions encompassing urban planning, community engagement, and project development and implementation. Martin & Sanders Consulting, LLC is a small firm specializing in food system planning, healthy community policy, and healthy retailing. In March 2011 we joined forces with Urban Food Link.Working with private, public and community organizations, we develop comprehensive and innovative plans to create strong communities. We offer strategic solutions encompassing urban planning, community engagement, and project development and implementation.

Research Assistant

• Mar 2008 - Jul 2009

Graduate research assistant work includes:-Research for William D. Ruckelshaus Center regarding SSHB 5248 (Mar 2009- present)-Development and implementation of Delridge Healthy Corner Store Project (April 2009-present)-Conduct a community food system assessment with a team of graduate students for King County Food & Fitness Initiative (April-Aug 2008) Graduate research assistant work includes:-Research for William D. Ruckelshaus Center regarding SSHB 5248 (Mar 2009- present)-Development and implementation of Delridge Healthy Corner Store Project (April 2009-present)-Conduct a community food system assessment with a team of graduate students for King County Food & Fitness Initiative (April-Aug 2008)

Event Coordinator

• Jun 2008 - Oct 2008

Coordinated annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour in King County. Coordinated annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour in King County.

Non-profit Consultant

• Jan 2007 - Apr 2008

Consulting, including fund development strategies and database system implementation and management. Consulting, including fund development strategies and database system implementation and management.

Program Associate

• Jul 2004 - Nov 2006

Main responsibilities included grantwriting, development of communication materials and database management of donor database and patient schedule/billing system. Main responsibilities included grantwriting, development of communication materials and database management of donor database and patient schedule/billing system.

Development Manager

• Aug 2002 - Apr 2004

Volunteer Coordinator, Americorps VISTA

• Aug 2001 - Aug 2002