Board of Directors
Amanda Railla (Philanthropist, Fundraiser, Facilitator), Interim Board Chair
As interim Board Chair Amanda brings her years of experience as FEAST's Development committee co-chair and her engaged philanthropic approach to Board governance and community-building. A third generation Angelino, Amanda's career path began as an educator for children with special needs, and an interior designer. In recent years she embarked on the important path of grief work with Our House, as a co-leader for grief support groups for adults, and children who have lost a partner/spouse/child/sibling/parent Amanda has found a necessary niche for empathy in a post-pandemic world.
Years of supporting mission-driven organizations as an active volunteer at her children's schools, she has also served on the Board Fundraising committee for Soka University. While witnessing her daughter’s first hand experience of food insecurity and access during her college years and coinciding diagnosis of depression, a dedicated mother of 6, Amanda’s deep personal motivation and outrage about the food system was sparked and has since driven her involvement in FEAST to create equitable access to healthy food for all. Actively being of service and practicing gratitude for her blessings and work as a dedicated and supportive mother of 6 grown children, Amanda has also been fortunate to witness her daughter’s eating habits improve and beneficially impact her mental state.
Christina M. Ford, MD (Psychiatrist, private practice), Board Chair Emeritus
Christina Ford, MD, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who incorporates traditional and integrative techniques to help her patients realize their fullest potential. She combines a background in general psychiatry and women’s mental health with a nuanced understanding of nutrition, herbs, mind-body techniques and the efficacy of lifestyle changes to provide a holistic approach to mental and emotional well-being. Dr. Ford is passionate about the power of dietary changes to reduce and prevent chronic disease and improve overall health and wellness. A native Angeleno, she previously worked at the non-profit Step Up On Second, providing mental health care to homeless individuals in Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Joining FEAST allows her to combine her passions for social justice, nutrition and self-empowerment.
Dr. Ford earned her BA in English from Barnard College/Columbia University and her MD from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She completed both her Adult Psychiatry Residency and a Fellowship in Women’s Mental Health at Harvard Medical School (Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program/Brigham & Women’s Hospital).
Daniel Fine (Vice President, Bellwether Asset Management), Board Treasurer
Daniel Fine is a Vice President at Bellwether Asset Management, an LA-based real estate asset management firm. Prior to joining Bellwether, Daniel spent 10 years in various real estate roles in Los Angeles, New Orleans, San Francisco, Chicago and Miami, acquiring, developing, and repositioning over $2.0 billion of commercial properties.
An LA native, Daniel graduated from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and he received an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management where he was recognized as a Peter Bren Distinguished Fellow in Entrepreneurial Real Estate. For his master’s thesis in Permanent Supportive Housing, Daniel conducted research on LA communities that could sustain this critical type of housing. He saw the dearth of high-quality food available within these communities compared to others in LA, and decided to join FEAST to help combat this inequality.
Dorcia White-Brake, (FEAST Graduate, Everytable Franchise Owner, Teacher's Aide)
Dorcia White-Brake is a native Angelino, and a mother of three fabulous and creative children ranging from ages 11 - 26. She works as a full-time teacher's assistant in a 1st grade classroom, works evenings and weekends at Everytable as a store lead, and is an entrepreneur, running a small business specialized in event cleaning and maintenance. In addition to her many roles, she is pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, and intends to transfer to Cal State Dominguez in the Fall of 2018 in order to become a teacher. A graduate of FEAST's second group, Dorcia says, "Being part of [FEAST] gave me the courage to believe I could achieve my goals... [FEAST] has changed my life in so many ways. My food journey has gotten a lot easier with all the knowledge I gained while in the group. It also taught me to continue to expect food justice for myself and my family.“
Corlis Lewis (Elementary Educator, LAUSD, FEAST Graduate)
For Corlis, FEAST was the end of the road of a long line of unsuccessful, non-sustainable diet attempts. She came to FEAST from the attraction of watching others change, and wanting the altered life, camaraderie, and encouragement that the group brings. She is now a double graduate and member of FEAST's Board of Directors.
Tareah Ikharo (Director, Office of the General Counsel at PwC)
Tareah is in-house corporate counsel focusing primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and general commercial transactions. As a key part of her practice, Tareah counsels nonprofit organizations and startups in connection with fundraising, grant making and corporate governance matters.
A proud native of Oakland, California, Tareah attended Harvard Law School and the University of California - Davis. During her time at Harvard, Tareah participated in the Food Law and Policy clinical program where, among other projects, she assisted with legal and policy research and reporting on cottage food laws around the country. Tareah is inspired by FEAST’s commitment to expanding access to affordable, nutritious foods. Joining FEAST’s board allows her to utilize her skill set in furtherance of FEAST’s incredible purpose.
Madhu Pocha, JD (Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP)
Madhu Pocha, Managing Partner of O’Melveny’s Century City office, tackles litigation across a range of industries and legal disciplines as a member of the firm’s renowned trial practice. Madhu prides himself on aggressively fighting for his clients’ interests and being their voice both in the courtroom and in the court of public opinion. Effective client representation for Madhu means understanding a client’s business and tailoring strategies that advance both legal and business goals. During his career, Madhu has taken his broad skill set to defend both companies and individuals facing novel legal issues. Madhu has led teams at all stages of litigation. Recent successes include managing a trial team that won a unanimous and historic jury verdict in a complex antitrust case and arguing a religious freedom case before the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that resulted in a complete reversal. Before starting his legal career, Madhu worked as a consultant on projects for the US government concerning the Internet, new media, and social networking.
In addition to his client work, Madhu serves on the boards of several bar and community groups, and advocates for greater diversity in the legal profession.
Malcolm Williams, (Senior Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation)
Malcolm's background is in health services research including access to care, disparities in health and health care, and community resilience to disasters. He has extensive experience developing and assessing community-based projects addressing population health and health equity. He recently co-led an NIH-funded study bringing together a partnership of over 60 churches in South Los Angeles, CA with the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and various community-based health organizations to improve obesity and diabetes disparities in South Los Angeles. He also recently led an evaluation of the social networks developed to support the Million Hearts initiative which is a CDC/CMS funded initiative focusing on cardiovascular disease prevention. In addition he led an evaluation of the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge of the Aetna Foundation which sought to build multi-sectoral partnerships to address health and health equity issues in 50 communities across the country. Malcolm received his Ph.D. in health policy from Harvard University, and his M.P.P. from Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy.
Michael Swanson, (Entertainment Executive and Producer)
Emmy Award winner Michael Swanson is a Hollywood TV studio executive, film producer and theater producer. He is also a visionary entrepreneur and president and CEO of the entertainment company, Faith Filmworks.
As senior vice president of production at Universal Studio Group, Michael is the studio executive responsible for the production of Universal Television's Parks and Recreation, Hacks, The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Never Have I Ever, Community and Master of None.
Throughout his celebrated career, Michael has produced movies to critical acclaim including All About You, All About Us, For the Love of Ruth, To Hell and Back, Andraé Crouch: Making The Journey, Two Seasons, The Wayman Tisdale Story and Fannie.
On Broadway and London’s West End, Michael is involved with the Tony Award winning hit musical, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations and the first Broadway revival of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf, which garnered 7 Tony Award nominations including Best Revival of a Play.
After attending Princeton Theological Seminary, Michael joined NBC's "Must See TV" national primetime sales team in New York City that sold commercial space for top-rated NBC shows including Seinfeld, ER, Friends, Frasier and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Film, Television and Theatre from the University of Notre Dame. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife of 29 years, filmmaker Christine Swanson, and their four children.
Fatima Cook (Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coach, Deep Health Evolution)
Fatima is a Los Angeles based, certified Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coach helping women reimagine their potential by mindfully, emotionally and spiritually reconnecting with their bodies. Her vision is a world where women are in love with their lives, feeling energetic, strong, clear-minded, passionate, and beautiful. Fatima’s mission is to educate, guide and support clients to make lasting mindset, dietary and lifestyle modifications through compassionate listening, honest self-reflection and expert guidance.
With a strong eye for finding beauty in the unexpected, Fatima began her career as a buyer at Barneys New York, first in the decorative home furnishings department and then in fine jewelry. Over a decade later and with a burning desire to use her talents to help others lead a more beautiful and healthful life, Fatima shifted into the wellness space. She weaves curiosity, attention to detail and a passion for seeking out the extraordinary in life into her health coaching. With her husband, Gregg Cook, she formed Deep Health Evolution, which marries the aspects of life they believe are indispensable to health and happiness: a deep connection to the soulfulness and nourishment food provides, movement and the body, and continuous spiritual growth. Gregg and Fatima are the co-authors of two books 133 Moves for Full Body Fitness and The Gym Survival Guide: Your Road Map to Fearless Fitness. Together they have lead transformative retreats across the globe including two in Mallorca, Spain, and staycation style local retreats. Fatima specializes in teaching private and small group cooking classes, hosting cooking parties, meal plan creation and seasonal Reset programs.
Fatima resides in Santa Monica with Gregg, their daughter, Solé and dog, Nala.
Rachel Szabo (Co-Founder, BTS)
Rachel Szabo is the Co-Founder of BTS (Behind-The-Scenes) Group, a brand strategy, design, and consumer products agency, which designs and activates innovative merchandise strategies that connect people with brands in meaningful ways. Rachel’s experience has put her in a unique position to fully engage and forge a path in the ever-changing landscape of e-commerce, consumer product development, brand building, digital content and influencer marketing growth. She was the Senior Director of Merchandising and E-Commerce at Fullscreen Media (acquired by Otter Media, a subsidiary of AT&T’s WarnerMedia), where she oversaw the merchandising, licensing, and consumer product design for Fullscreen's portfolio of digital influencers and celebrities, with both live touring and digital integrations. Rachel has been successful in tackling the modern challenges of commerce and developing profitable revenue and business opportunities for creators and brands by leveraging their popularity and engagement across digital platforms.
Her career first began 13 years ago in retail sales and visual merchandising at Limited Brands and EXPRESS in Ohio, which is where she’s from. She moved to Los Angeles, CA post-graduation and continued in her career as a fashion apparel and accessories buyer at BCBGMAXAZRIA, followed by a buyer at Adriano Goldschmied (AG Jeans), and later as Director of E-Commerce at tech content discovery platform, Tapiture.
Rachel is a compassionate leader dedicated to empowering and mentoring staff and partners. She is committed to helping people and businesses realize their potential with an individualized approach to achieve a desired outcome. She finds the intersection of art and science utterly fascinating and this has been the breeding ground of creativity and innovation for Rachel. She brings this unique lens into her work and her personal life.
On a personal level, Rachel is an advocate for education, health and wellness, and environmental sustainability. She wholeheartedly believes that anyone can heal themselves through food and nutrition, breathwork, movement, and meditation. She’s a believer because she has experienced this firsthand!
Kip Pastor (Founder, Pique Media)
Kip is an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced feature films, documentaries, commercials, and digital content which have garnered billions of views, including Sickhouse, In Organic We Trust, 60 Second Docs, and Dr. Feelgood. Most recently, Kip was the EVP of Production at INDIGENOUS MEDIA, a next-gen studio founded by Jon Avnet (Black Swan, Risky Business, and Fried Green Tomatoes) and Rodrigo Garcia (In Treatment, Albert Nobbs, and Last Days in the Desert). Prior to Indigenous, Kip was the Vice President of Production and Digital Development at THIS IS JUST A TEST. Kip is a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and received his Masters in Fine Arts degree from the American Film Institute. Having traveled extensively, Kip finds inspiration in places outside of his comfort zone. He believes that filmmaking is the most effective medium to disseminate big ideas and affect real change.
Lauren Fisher (Certified Health Coach)
Lauren Fisher is a certified health coach with her own practice. Lauren Fisher Health Coaching emphasizes a healthy and whole approach to wellness. Clients become mindful in all areas of their lives, most importantly food and exercise. They learn to be CEOs of their own health by making decisions about sleep, managing stress (particularly during our current uncertain times), and choosing joy. They also learn self-care and meditation practices to discover the best version of themselves.
Lauren has a BS in broadcast journalism from Ithaca College and certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as well as the Nutritious Life Community. She is on the board of FEAST, a national nonprofit that provides support to individuals and families with a vision to provide access to the conditions that create health and wellness for all. She also teaches a 16-week health and nutrition curriculum for FEAST to underserved communities in Los Angeles. Lauren is a devout meditator and avid athlete who runs six miles a day as part of her personal health journey.
Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN (Founder and CEO, Nutritious Life)
Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, is a renowned celebrity nutritionist, healthy cooking expert, and wellness thought-leader. She is the founder and CEO of Nutritious Life, a lifestyle and media company devoted to helping individuals discover and live their most nutritious (and happiest!) lives, a 2018 Webby Award Honoree for Best Health Website, and a 2019 Webby Award Nominee for Best Health & Fitness Social Media. She is also the founder and lead instructor of The Nutritious Life Studio, her online nutrition, coaching, and business program that provides unparalleled, forward-thinking education to passionate health and wellness students around the globe. Keri is also an adjunct professor at NYU in their Masters program in the nutrition and food studies department.
Keri resides in New York City. If she's not watching her kids, Rex and Maizy, play soccer you'll probably find her trying out a new fitness class, running in central park, planning her next travel adventure, chatting it up at a farmer's market, or satisfying her inner foodie at a new restaurant.
Chris Kerezsi (Managing Director/General Counsel of Private Equity, Ares Management)
Chris Kerezsi is a Managing Director and General Counsel (Private Equity) of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients investment solutions across the credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure asset classes.
Prior to joining Ares, Chris was an associate at two prominent multinational law firms, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets and general corporate and securities law matters. Chris graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Economics and received his J.D. from UCLA.
Having personally experienced the power of “food as medicine,” Chris is committed to ensuring that others have access to the life-changing benefits of healthy food, nutritional education and human connection.
Eric Lau (Product Strategy Lead, Alexa, Advisor)
As a business leader with 20 years of experience, Eric has always enjoyed working on new and ambiguous challenges by clarifying problems, seeking effective solutions, and formulating strategy with diverse and efficient teams so as to create value for others be it customers, clients, or partners. Expressing this passion, Eric currently leads product strategy for Amazon Alexa focusing on growing engagement through helping customers discover more of what she can do everyday. Previously, Eric worked in strategy and analytics at Green Dot (a financial technology firm), his own e-commerce startup (home decor and furniture), and management consulting at PwC (servicing Fortune 500 clients in the entertainment and finance industries).
Eric is a MBA graduate from UCLA Anderson and also received his B.A. in Business Economics from UCLA. His family was in the restaurant business for over 20 years and he grew up around great experiences around food in the LA area, driving his interest to help others enjoy the same.
Sam Polk (Founder, FEAST (formerly Groceryships), Co-Founder, Everytable)
Sam Polk is Founder of FEAST, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Everytable. He is a graduate of Columbia University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, which he earned during his eight years as a bond and derivative trader for Bank of America, and King Street Capital Management. After leaving Wall Street in 2010, Sam spent the next few years writing a book and doing volunteer work in Los Angeles through organizations like My Friend’s Place and Aviva, before founding FEAST. He is on the Board of Directors for Honor Kids International, and is passionate about helping children.
Kurt Halvorson (Portfolio Manager, WAMCO)
Kurt Halvorson is a Portfolio Manager at Western Asset Management in Pasadena, CA. He has been with the company since 2010. Prior to joining Western, Mr. Halvorson worked as a Corporate Bond Trader at AEGON Investments, Conseco Capital Management, and Bank of America. He has a B.A. in Business from Covenant College and also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst(CFA) designation. Mr. Halvorson is a former Board member of the Covenant College Foundation and has also served on the Investment Committee for the Endowment at his alma mater. He has three children: Karsten, Katelyn and Maren. Kurt has a passion for helping people, especially around issues with food, which has been a lifelong struggle for him.
Seth Cohen (Managing Partner, Sweetfin Poke)
Seth Cohen was born and raised in Los Angeles. He received a Bachelor’s degree in business from the USC Marshall School of Business and a concentration in International Business through the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark where he focused his studies on international brand development and marketing. Seth is currently the managing partner at Sweetfin Holdings, a fine, fast-casual restaurant concept that has 7 locations in Los Angeles with national expansion plans in the near future. Sweetfin was launched in April of 2015 with the goal of providing healthy, nutritious and flavorful bowls and a more approachable way for modern diners to enjoy sushi.
Prior to developing the Sweetfin concept, Seth worked in real estate finance where he had been heavily involved in credit and underwriting analysis for commercial, multi-family and residential properties. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors of “Wild and Free,” a recently launched fast-casual concept. When he’s not working, Seth can be found on his road bike or driving around Los Angeles attempting to discover the newest culinary secrets the city has to offer.
Michael Meyer (Head of Sales & Trading, The Seaport Group)
Michael Meyer is the Head of Sales and Trading at The Seaport Group. Before Seaport, Michael was Head of Global Investment Grade Trading and Sales for Bank of America. Prior to BofA Michael managed the US Corporate Bond Trading Desk for UBS Securities. Before UBS, Michael held various senior-level positions for Merrill Lynch and CSFB. Michael holds an A.B. from Duke University.
Advisory Board
Ana Guzman (FEAST Graduate, Community Manager, FEAST)
Ana Guzman is a graduate of FEAST's second ever group, in 2015. Since her graduation, Ana has single-handedly forged new partnerships, recruited group members, launched and led several FEAST Groups. In addition to her work with FEAST, Ana has been an active leader in her children’s school community working for ten years as a volunteer at Normandie Elementary. Leadership roles included chairperson of the English Learners Advisory Committee, and chairperson of the School Site Council. Additionally, she has served as a translator, LAUSD district meetings representative, and parent board member for the Alliance Board of Directors.
Dana Rizer (FEAST Executive Director, Yoga Instructor & Food Enthusiast)
Dana is a food enthusiast, wellness educator, and writer. As a member of FEAST's leadership team, in 2014, she helped scale the organization from its first two groups in Los Angeles and eventually led the organization's expansion throughout NYC and beyond. She continues to help advance food equity as a member of the development team at Brighter Bites.
Dana has a Master’s degree in Food Studies and Food Systems from New York University and completed professional culinary training at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts. When she's not in the kitchen, you can find her teaching yoga on Wanderlust TV, hiking, or having dance parties with her toddler, Arrow.
Kirsten Thompson (Co-Founder, FEAST (formerly Groceryships), Doctor of Psychiatry, UCLA) Programming Committee Chair
Kirsten Thompson is a Doctor of Psychiatry from UCLA. Prior to UCLA, Kirsten spent two years as a resident in General Surgery at USC. She is a graduate of Cornell University and SUNY Downstate, where she earned her M.D. She co-founded FEAST alongside her husband, Sam Polk after learning firsthand about the healing power of whole foods, and she is interested in the psycho-social and emotional issues surrounding obesity.
Trevor Kale (VP, Chrysalis Enterprises)
Trevor leads Chrysalis’ social enterprises, which collectively generate over 600 transitional jobs per year and more than $7 million in annual revenue. Trevor has over 15 years experience spanning both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Early in his career he delivered in-home interventions for at-risk youth and their families in his native state of Montana
He then moved to Sydney, Australia in 2000 where he gained international business experience with mobile phone giants Vodafone and Virgin Mobile. Trevor moved back to the USA in 2005 and worked in operations for a high tech startup in Los Angeles before returning to nonprofit work with Chrysalis in 2008.
Trevor was awarded a Marano Fellowship from the Aspen Institute and Public/Private Ventures in 2009, a Coro Executive Fellowship in 2011 and was named to American Express’ “50 under 40” Social Enterprise leaders in 2014. He serves on the Advisory Board of FEAST and is a member of their Board Governance Committee.
Dina Rose (Sociologist, Founder, It's Not About Nutrition)
Dina Rose has a PhD in sociology from Duke University and more than twenty years’ experience in teaching and research. For parents who want to feed their kids right, Dina leverages a unique combination of expertise as a sociologist and a mother to help parents solve their kids’ eating problems by focusing on the root of the problem—eating habits, not nutrition. A member of FEAST’s programming committee, Dina's innovative Food Explorer toolkits are being piloted as a resource for families in FEAST’s programs. Read more about her work here: www.itsnotaboutnutrition.com
Jeff Taraday (Certified Health Coach)
Jeff Taraday is a reformed junk food addict and barbecue junkie who discovered the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet in in 2010. Prior to his dietary change, he was thirty pounds overweight and a heavy drinker. Switching to a plant-based diet has helped him lose the extra weight and transform him into a fitness and exercise junkie and a plant-based nutrition advocate.
Jeff is a certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a Nutritional Education Trainer through the Nutritional Education Institute. He has also completed a certification in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Foundation. He is the author of the blog The Plant Eater, and coaches individuals and families around the country in nutrition how to incorporate nutrient-dense, plant-centric meals into their daily lives.
Sarah Penna (Co-Founder, Frolic Media)
Prior to that, Sarah was the Co-Founder of Big Frame, the first digital-only talent management firms. During her time there, she helped to establish Big Frame as an industry-leading media company and talent management firm with 300 talent signed, who have a combined 70+ million YouTube subscribers and have a total social media reach of 200+ million followers. Dubbed “CAA for the digital set,” Big Frame was acquired by DreamWorks in April 2014. She went on to lead a new division for them where she was responsible for identifying talent to sign to the multi-channel network and collaborate on programming for various platforms (YouTube, FB and Go90). During her time there, the MCN reached over 60 million views/month with a combination of celebrity and digital native talent.
Joe Spiccia (Attorney, Grancell, Stander, Reubens, Thomas, Kinsey, APC)
Joe Spiccia is an associate litigation attorney at a statewide insurance defense law firm in El Segundo, CA. Joe became a member of the California Bar in 2008. Prior to his current position, Joe advocated for injured employees and represented workers suffering discrimination, harassment, and wrongful terminations at work. He was also a legal clerk and advocate at the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office and the City of Cleveland Department of Law, Criminal Division. Joe earned his law degree at Case Western Reserve University, where he was the student director of a joint program between the school and Big Brothers, Big Sisters, providing mentorship to children within the community. He earned his B.A. in sociology and history at Ohio State University. Joe has a lifelong interest in the emotional and physical effects of food.
Alexis Hyder (Social Impact Strategist, WBUR, ICIC, The Clinton Foundation, MTV)
Alexis Hyder has dedicated her career to helping mission-driven organizations flourish and grow. In roles at WBUR, ICIC, The Clinton Foundation, and MTV, she has advised chief executives and government officials, raised and deployed millions of dollars from foundations and philanthropists, facilitated complex initiatives including Emmy and Peabody Award-winning educational programming, and developed infrastructure to improve operations. Alexis grew up in and around her family’s specialty food business.
Pete Rizzi (CEO and Founder of Rebel Health LLC)
After 18 years as a successful trader for one of the world’s biggest hedge funds, Pete left the relentless job stress and unhealthy living that came with his career on Wall Street to start a new livelihood as an enthusiastic and passionate health and life coach. Frustrated with the proliferation of chronic and fatal disease in America, Rizzi started Rebel Health LLC to combat the spread of misinformation in the food and medical industries and to help people take back control of their own health. One of Rebel Health’s main tenets is that health is our birthright and access to nourishing foods and truthful information should not be a privilege of only the privileged.
A graduate of both the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Brilliance Coaching Academy, Pete now helps people improve their overall wellbeing by providing them with proper nutrition education; progressive personal improvement programs; and critical support, accountability, and motivation. He is also 200-hour Registered Yoga instructor, musician, and passionate philanthropist.
Skip Garrett (Talent Manager)
Skip first became a supporter of FEAST in 2015, during the launch of his smoothie start-up called FreshStax. He founded FreshStax to unite the community around solving the food desert problem in Los Angeles by delivering smoothies to people’s homes, gyms, or offices using a weekly subscription model and donating fresh produce to the underserved each time a delivery is made.
Skip has also donated Thanksgiving meals to FEAST families every single year, directly impacting hundreds of people in the community.
New York Advisory Board Members
Cricket Azima – Founder and CEO, The Creative Kitchen
Liv Boova – Finance, presently on maternity leave
Angela Deering – Managing Director, Seaport Global
Charlotte Denoyer – Lead Teacher, AmericaCorps
Taylor Durland – Director Next Generation Initiatives, Wilmington Trust
Nancy Easton – Co-Founder/Executive Director, Wellness in the Schools (WITS)
Friso van Reesema – VP Business Development, CipherHealth
Drew Ramsey, MD – Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University, Author
