Our Steering Committee consists of 10-15 individuals committed to making our community food secure. With a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise, each member brings a unique perspective to the table, enriching our collective efforts and moving our initiatives forward.
Working hand-in-hand with all stakeholders, the Steering Committee ensures that our initiatives align with our residents’ needs. Their leadership fuels our mission to ensure that every resident in Schenectady County has access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods.
Our Steering Committee
- Dustin Longmire; Pastor & Executive Director of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Rotterdam Community Center
- Kristi Milligan; Vice President of Institutional Giving, Regional Food Bankof NENY
- Adine Viscusi; Casa Visco and Electric City Co-Op
- Angelo Santabarbara; New York State Assembly Member
- Shannon Risley; General Manager, Niskayuna Co-op
- Jei Laura; Food Systems Program Coordinator, Boston Medical Center & Co-Steward, Pachakuti Collective
- Dr. Leah Kedley; Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Equity, and Engagement, Schenectady City School District
- Rebekka Henriksen; Schenectady City School District Farm to School
- Devi Dinghoor; Schenectady County Public Health Services
- Linda Knipper; Street Soldiers Schenectady
- Angie Pender-Fox; Associate Executive Director, The Food Pantries for the Capital District
- Hayden Schwartz; Community Organizer, Resident
- Heather Senecal; Director of Learning and Evaluation, United Way of the Greater Capital Region
- Aldo Juárez-Romero; Acting Executive Director, Sycamore Collaborative