I'm inspired by Bloomingfoods' role as a community hub that supports local farmers, healthy food access, and a more connected local economy. Having worked in nonprofit leadership, municipal government, and community-focused organizations, I care deeply about places that bring people together around shared values and practical impact.

I am a longtime Bloomingfoods owner and shopper and genuinely appreciate the sense of community it creates. My professional background includes leadership in nonprofit, higher education, and municipal settings, including an Executive Director role and committee work where collaboration, shared decision-making, and community engagement were central.

I have worked in many collaborative settings, including committees, cross-functional teams, and community initiatives. I'm comfortable listening, building consensus, and helping groups move forward constructively while respecting different viewpoints and keeping focus on shared goals and outcomes.

My background includes work in nonprofit, municipal government, and higher education settings, focused on communications, organizational systems, and community engagement. I bring experience in budgeting, stakeholder coordination, and helping organizations translate mission into effective, sustainable action.

I value community, sustainability, and supporting local systems that strengthen people's everyday lives. My career and personal commitments have consistently focused on community-based organizations, local engagement, and equitable access to resources, which aligns closely with the co-op's mission of shared ownership and community benefit.

I see BCS as a connector-linking local producers, consumers, and community members in a way that strengthens the local economy and promotes access to healthy, responsibly produced food. It also plays an important role in education and community engagement around food systems and cooperative values.

Opportunities include strengthening community engagement, supporting more local producers, and deepening awareness of cooperative ownership. Challenges include balancing financial sustainability with mission and adapting to changing economic conditions while maintaining strong participation and trust among members.

I care about community institutions that bring people together and strengthen local life. I would approach board service with curiosity, respect for the cooperative model, and a commitment to listening and learning from others while supporting thoughtful decisions that serve the long-term health of the co-op and its members.