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Em Ambrose
Food Access Coordinator
Em grew up outside of Buffalo, NY and recently moved to Washington county with their partner and cat. They are passionate about growing, sharing, cooking, and eating food. They received their bachelor's at Cornell majoring in International Agriculture and Rural Development and Sociology. They have worked for over a decade on small dairy, beef, vegetable, seed, flower, and bee farms. Additionally, they have worked in agriculture-adjacent positions organizing and coordinating a grant program for young, BIPOC, and beginning farmers. They enjoy community building, growing and braiding garlic, working with animals, and spending time outside. They love working with people, food, and farming and are very excited to be in the Food Access Coordinator role.
Em grew up outside of Buffalo, NY and recently moved to Washington county with their partner and cat. They are passionate about growing, sharing, cooking, and eating food. They received their bachelor's at Cornell majoring in International Agriculture and Rural Development and Sociology. They have worked for over a decade on small dairy, beef, vegetable, seed, flower, and bee farms. Additionally, they have worked in agriculture-adjacent positions organizing and coordinating a grant program for young, BIPOC, and beginning farmers. They enjoy community building, growing and braiding garlic, working with animals, and spending time outside. They love working with people, food, and farming and are very excited to be in the Food Access Coordinator role.
Drew Anderson
Food Recovery Coordinator
Drew Anderson is a butcher and food enthusiast. He grew up in Norwich, Vermont, but moved to Schuylerville, New York in 2023 with his wife and daughter. He is working on transitioning his new house into a functional homestead. When he’s not being the second shooter for his wife’s wedding photography business he enjoys digging in the dirt, battling the dog, feeding scraps to his chickens, and cooking feasts for his family.
He left the meat industry after being discouraged by all the food waste in corporate grocery stores. Originally working for Co-op grocery stores, he loved collaborating with local farmers, and is excited to interact with local food producers again. Wanting to use his BA from University of Vermont in Environmental Studies and Food Systems, nurture his passion for feeding people, and give back to his community, he joined Comfort Food Community in early 2025.
Phone (518) 407-3337
Drew Anderson is a butcher and food enthusiast. He grew up in Norwich, Vermont, but moved to Schuylerville, New York in 2023 with his wife and daughter. He is working on transitioning his new house into a functional homestead. When he’s not being the second shooter for his wife’s wedding photography business he enjoys digging in the dirt, battling the dog, feeding scraps to his chickens, and cooking feasts for his family.
He left the meat industry after being discouraged by all the food waste in corporate grocery stores. Originally working for Co-op grocery stores, he loved collaborating with local farmers, and is excited to interact with local food producers again. Wanting to use his BA from University of Vermont in Environmental Studies and Food Systems, nurture his passion for feeding people, and give back to his community, he joined Comfort Food Community in early 2025.
Phone (518) 407-3337
Rich Belanger
Food Recovery Driver
Rich joins CFC after spending the past three years of his retirement working for farms in Washington County. Born and raised in Maine, Rich worked in public relations for many years after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He has also worked for Grapes & Grains in East Greenbush and the Saratoga Wine Exchange. He and his wife Susan, who is from Greenwich, are enjoying the open spaces around their home in Argyle after spending several years teaching together in Morocco.
At CFC, Rich delivers food to schools, libraries, senior housing, and neighboring food pantries all around our service area. He also picks up recovered food from our retail partners weekly.
Phone: (929) 506-9171
Rich joins CFC after spending the past three years of his retirement working for farms in Washington County. Born and raised in Maine, Rich worked in public relations for many years after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He has also worked for Grapes & Grains in East Greenbush and the Saratoga Wine Exchange. He and his wife Susan, who is from Greenwich, are enjoying the open spaces around their home in Argyle after spending several years teaching together in Morocco.
At CFC, Rich delivers food to schools, libraries, senior housing, and neighboring food pantries all around our service area. He also picks up recovered food from our retail partners weekly.
Phone: (929) 506-9171
Wendy Bordwell
Office Manager
Wendy brings an eclectic professional background with experience in the fields of event promotion, performing arts, hospitality, and non-profit administration. She studied Theater Arts at Bennington College and has experience promoting large arena concerts with Northeast Concerts/Metropolitan Entertainment. She has connected with the community through her roles as Director and Performer at Hubbard Hall, Director of the Georgi on the Battenkill Community Park and Museum, and Museum Associate. Wendy lives along the Battenkill River with her dog, Juno and two cats.
As the Office Administrator, Wendy manages day-to-day operations of the CFC main office, financial administration, and human resources. She is excited to be part of a talented team making a difference in people's lives by ensuring that those in need have access to essential basic resources, such as food.
Phone: (929) 506-9231
Wendy brings an eclectic professional background with experience in the fields of event promotion, performing arts, hospitality, and non-profit administration. She studied Theater Arts at Bennington College and has experience promoting large arena concerts with Northeast Concerts/Metropolitan Entertainment. She has connected with the community through her roles as Director and Performer at Hubbard Hall, Director of the Georgi on the Battenkill Community Park and Museum, and Museum Associate. Wendy lives along the Battenkill River with her dog, Juno and two cats.
As the Office Administrator, Wendy manages day-to-day operations of the CFC main office, financial administration, and human resources. She is excited to be part of a talented team making a difference in people's lives by ensuring that those in need have access to essential basic resources, such as food.
Phone: (929) 506-9231
Lyndsey Brainerd
Community Health Manager
Originally from Cambridge, New York, Lyndsey spent five years in Missouri receiving her master’s in public health and working in the state’s refugee resettlement program before returning home.
Lyndsey is passionate about understanding the systemic and historical sources of health inequity, particularly relating to food security and social determinants of health. At CFC, she manages two produce prescription programs, working with health care providers and local food producers to connect chronic illness patients who are food insecure with nutritious and local foods. She also helps facilitate wraparound services from other organizations and programs that address health-related social needs by providing resource navigation and referrals for clients across CFC programs. With a love for upstate New York, Lyndsey is excited to get involved in the community in this role!
Phone: (518) 530-9299
Originally from Cambridge, New York, Lyndsey spent five years in Missouri receiving her master’s in public health and working in the state’s refugee resettlement program before returning home.
Lyndsey is passionate about understanding the systemic and historical sources of health inequity, particularly relating to food security and social determinants of health. At CFC, she manages two produce prescription programs, working with health care providers and local food producers to connect chronic illness patients who are food insecure with nutritious and local foods. She also helps facilitate wraparound services from other organizations and programs that address health-related social needs by providing resource navigation and referrals for clients across CFC programs. With a love for upstate New York, Lyndsey is excited to get involved in the community in this role!
Phone: (518) 530-9299
Scott Esteb
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Scott comes to us with a background of service and food pantry coordination. He got his degree from John Carroll University in Ohio in sociology and criminology. Before joining the CFC team, Scott spent a year serving in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest program in Yakima, WA. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with his cat. He felt like the Education and Outreach Coordinator position was a perfect opportunity for growth and to continue following his passion of helping people.
Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Scott comes to us with a background of service and food pantry coordination. He got his degree from John Carroll University in Ohio in sociology and criminology. Before joining the CFC team, Scott spent a year serving in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest program in Yakima, WA. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with his cat. He felt like the Education and Outreach Coordinator position was a perfect opportunity for growth and to continue following his passion of helping people.
Laura Marx
Executive Director
Laura is a dynamic, versatile, and compassionate nonprofit leader experienced in growing and strengthening organizations while remaining aligned with mission, passion, and purpose. Her 26+ years of diversified experience brings a unique perspective to nonprofit management and leadership. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Laura is passionate about bringing equitable opportunities and access to under-resourced communities. She resides in East Greenbush, NY with her husband, three children, and her fur baby.
Email: laura@comfortfoodcommunity.org
Phone: (929) 502-7519
Laura is a dynamic, versatile, and compassionate nonprofit leader experienced in growing and strengthening organizations while remaining aligned with mission, passion, and purpose. Her 26+ years of diversified experience brings a unique perspective to nonprofit management and leadership. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Laura is passionate about bringing equitable opportunities and access to under-resourced communities. She resides in East Greenbush, NY with her husband, three children, and her fur baby.
Email: laura@comfortfoodcommunity.org
Phone: (929) 502-7519
Anna McNulty
Communications and Volunteer Coordinator
Anna grew up in Cambridge, New York, and currently calls it home again. She recently graduated from Saint Michael’s College with a degree in Environmental Studies and Digital Media and Communications. During her time at Saint Michael’s, she gained experience in environmental science, journalism, and outreach. She believes that food is a powerful tool for connection and is excited to join the team as Communications and Volunteer Coordinator. She loves connecting with others and helping them tell their stories.
When Anna isn’t at work, you can find her swimming in the Battenkill, biking across Cambridge, hiking in Vermont, or reading on her porch.
Anna grew up in Cambridge, New York, and currently calls it home again. She recently graduated from Saint Michael’s College with a degree in Environmental Studies and Digital Media and Communications. During her time at Saint Michael’s, she gained experience in environmental science, journalism, and outreach. She believes that food is a powerful tool for connection and is excited to join the team as Communications and Volunteer Coordinator. She loves connecting with others and helping them tell their stories.
When Anna isn’t at work, you can find her swimming in the Battenkill, biking across Cambridge, hiking in Vermont, or reading on her porch.
Elizabeth Schumacher
Food as Medicine Coordinator
Elizabeth is originally from just outside Albany, New York, and has spent the past several years working at the intersection of food access, community health, and agriculture in Southern Vermont. She holds a degree in Community Entrepreneurship with a minor in Community and International Development from the University of Vermont. In the winter of 2025, she completed her master’s in Food Law and Agricultural Policy, with a focus on public health and nutrition.
Before joining Comfort Food Community, Elizabeth held a range of roles that strengthened her commitment to sustainable food access and public health—from managing the CSA program at Mighty Food Farm, to supporting senior nutrition through Meals on Wheels, to leading nutrition education efforts as a UVM Extension Nutrition Educator in Rutland County. She has also contributed to research and policy initiatives with the Bennington Fair Food Initiative and Equitable Cities, helping assess public health and agricultural needs across Southern Vermont.
Elizabeth currently serves on the board of directors for the Vermont Foodbank, where she helps guide statewide efforts to address food insecurity and promote nutrition equity.
She currently resides in Bennington with her partner and their dog, Kobe.
Elizabeth is originally from just outside Albany, New York, and has spent the past several years working at the intersection of food access, community health, and agriculture in Southern Vermont. She holds a degree in Community Entrepreneurship with a minor in Community and International Development from the University of Vermont. In the winter of 2025, she completed her master’s in Food Law and Agricultural Policy, with a focus on public health and nutrition.
Before joining Comfort Food Community, Elizabeth held a range of roles that strengthened her commitment to sustainable food access and public health—from managing the CSA program at Mighty Food Farm, to supporting senior nutrition through Meals on Wheels, to leading nutrition education efforts as a UVM Extension Nutrition Educator in Rutland County. She has also contributed to research and policy initiatives with the Bennington Fair Food Initiative and Equitable Cities, helping assess public health and agricultural needs across Southern Vermont.
Elizabeth currently serves on the board of directors for the Vermont Foodbank, where she helps guide statewide efforts to address food insecurity and promote nutrition equity.
She currently resides in Bennington with her partner and their dog, Kobe.
Carolyn Shapiro
Pantry Manager
Raised outside of NYC, Carolyn has always had a passion for home cooked meals and the healing power of food. She moved upstate in 2011 to study political science at Skidmore College and has since been on a mission to help people reconnect with their food. Carolyn has worked at farms, farmers markets, and Caffe Lena. She now lives in Glens Falls with her partner and two dogs and spends her time playing banjo, baking bread, gardening, and foraging.
At CFC, Carolyn manages four weekly services at our Greenwich and Cossayuna food pantries.
Phone: (518) 746-4063
Raised outside of NYC, Carolyn has always had a passion for home cooked meals and the healing power of food. She moved upstate in 2011 to study political science at Skidmore College and has since been on a mission to help people reconnect with their food. Carolyn has worked at farms, farmers markets, and Caffe Lena. She now lives in Glens Falls with her partner and two dogs and spends her time playing banjo, baking bread, gardening, and foraging.
At CFC, Carolyn manages four weekly services at our Greenwich and Cossayuna food pantries.
Phone: (518) 746-4063
Joanna Tebbano
Food Recovery & Access Manager
Joanna's meandering path has included stints in light manufacturing, grocery, vegan cooking and, with the most fervor, as a farm hand on various farms in Saratoga, Rensselaer and Washington counties. A passion for food and people has directed her endeavors. When not in the gardens, Joanna enjoys time with her family and friends, cooking, weaving, crafting, reading, bird watching, swimming, running, and listening to music.
At CFC, Joanna coordinates food donation, organizes farm gleans, manages food intake and distribution, and tracks and reports data.
Phone: (518) 900-5004
Joanna's meandering path has included stints in light manufacturing, grocery, vegan cooking and, with the most fervor, as a farm hand on various farms in Saratoga, Rensselaer and Washington counties. A passion for food and people has directed her endeavors. When not in the gardens, Joanna enjoys time with her family and friends, cooking, weaving, crafting, reading, bird watching, swimming, running, and listening to music.
At CFC, Joanna coordinates food donation, organizes farm gleans, manages food intake and distribution, and tracks and reports data.
Phone: (518) 900-5004
Christa Therrien
Facilities Coordinator
Growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania, Christa learned how to grow food and operate farm equipment at a young age. As an undergraduate, she studied sociology and anthropology, then went on to obtain her master’s degree in education. Her professional background is in education, working as a Waldorf Elementary School Teacher for 25 years. As an educator at non-profit private schools, she always worked on facilities committees and felt passionate about maintaining the functionality and quality of the space. She also helped maintain and organize the school garden, often donating food to local pantries. In her personal life, she is an avid gardener and keeper of chickens. These skills and passions translate into her new position as the Facilities Coordinator at Comfort Food Community! Christa is passionate about supporting the local economy and community and believes strongly in neighbors supporting one another. In her spare time, you will find her gardening, creating textiles, and spending time at home with her five children, six grandchildren, and three cats.
Phone: (518) 714-9619
Growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania, Christa learned how to grow food and operate farm equipment at a young age. As an undergraduate, she studied sociology and anthropology, then went on to obtain her master’s degree in education. Her professional background is in education, working as a Waldorf Elementary School Teacher for 25 years. As an educator at non-profit private schools, she always worked on facilities committees and felt passionate about maintaining the functionality and quality of the space. She also helped maintain and organize the school garden, often donating food to local pantries. In her personal life, she is an avid gardener and keeper of chickens. These skills and passions translate into her new position as the Facilities Coordinator at Comfort Food Community! Christa is passionate about supporting the local economy and community and believes strongly in neighbors supporting one another. In her spare time, you will find her gardening, creating textiles, and spending time at home with her five children, six grandchildren, and three cats.
Phone: (518) 714-9619
Jo Wenner
Development Manager
Jo grew up in the region and after graduating from college, she pursued a career in Washington, DC.
In the last 30 years, she worked as a government, public affairs and fundraising professional representing colleges and universities, major and local nonprofit organizations, hospitals and rehabilitation centers, organizations that provided shelter, youth services, literacy and basic education programs in the US, Africa and Latin America, and others. Her work has resulted in raising the profile of these organizations nationally and internationally and approximately $50 million in funding. Jo also worked as an in-house global government affairs manager for SAP AG, the largest business software company in the world.
Jo earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Government from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs and Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC.
Her adventures took her to exciting places and after deciding she’s too young to retire, she is grateful to have the opportunity to serve a region that always felt like home. Jo is a proud mom of two adult children who are pursuing careers also focused on service to others.
Phone: (518-417-4503)
Jo grew up in the region and after graduating from college, she pursued a career in Washington, DC.
In the last 30 years, she worked as a government, public affairs and fundraising professional representing colleges and universities, major and local nonprofit organizations, hospitals and rehabilitation centers, organizations that provided shelter, youth services, literacy and basic education programs in the US, Africa and Latin America, and others. Her work has resulted in raising the profile of these organizations nationally and internationally and approximately $50 million in funding. Jo also worked as an in-house global government affairs manager for SAP AG, the largest business software company in the world.
Jo earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Government from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs and Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC.
Her adventures took her to exciting places and after deciding she’s too young to retire, she is grateful to have the opportunity to serve a region that always felt like home. Jo is a proud mom of two adult children who are pursuing careers also focused on service to others.
Phone: (518-417-4503)
Lisa Wilson
Food & Farm Hub Operations Manager
Lisa spent years professionally cooking, baking and farming with locally minded folks before joining CFC. She has a degree in sustainable agriculture and certificates in holistic landscape design & permaculture. In her free time Lisa enjoys swimming in the sea, gardening with family and leather crafting. Most often she will be found in the company of her dog child Loa!
Lisa's role at CFC combines her food and farming skills with her excitement for community and food justice. She oversees the Farm 2 School program, manages grants, and performs operational supervisory tasks.
Phone: (518) 538-3522
Lisa spent years professionally cooking, baking and farming with locally minded folks before joining CFC. She has a degree in sustainable agriculture and certificates in holistic landscape design & permaculture. In her free time Lisa enjoys swimming in the sea, gardening with family and leather crafting. Most often she will be found in the company of her dog child Loa!
Lisa's role at CFC combines her food and farming skills with her excitement for community and food justice. She oversees the Farm 2 School program, manages grants, and performs operational supervisory tasks.
Phone: (518) 538-3522
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Andrea Harrington
President
Andrea Harrington, resides in Hebron with her husband and college-aged children. Andrea graduated from Siena College and has been employed by Arrow Bank, formerly Glens Falls National, for the last 14 years. She has sat on the board of various organizations in the area including Cornell Cooperative Extension, Salem Central School, Washington County Dairy Princess, Salem Youth Sports, and Cambridge-Salem Football. In addition to this board, she is a current member of the Salem Ag Advisory Board.
Andrea Harrington, resides in Hebron with her husband and college-aged children. Andrea graduated from Siena College and has been employed by Arrow Bank, formerly Glens Falls National, for the last 14 years. She has sat on the board of various organizations in the area including Cornell Cooperative Extension, Salem Central School, Washington County Dairy Princess, Salem Youth Sports, and Cambridge-Salem Football. In addition to this board, she is a current member of the Salem Ag Advisory Board.
John Golde
Vice President
John Golde has been a resident of Greenwich since 1985, where he and his wife, Cyndy Barbone, raised their two sons. John is a semi-retired consulting electrical engineer, and operates Golde Engineering, P.C. from their home. Mr. Golde is active in several professional organizations and coached youth hockey and soccer as his sons were growing up. He has run the Tri-County MATHCOUNTS program since the 1990’s.
John Golde has been a resident of Greenwich since 1985, where he and his wife, Cyndy Barbone, raised their two sons. John is a semi-retired consulting electrical engineer, and operates Golde Engineering, P.C. from their home. Mr. Golde is active in several professional organizations and coached youth hockey and soccer as his sons were growing up. He has run the Tri-County MATHCOUNTS program since the 1990’s.
Shannon Klingebiel
Secretary
Shannon lives in the Schuylerville area and has strong family ties to Washington County. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, she is passionate about ensuring people have access to nourishing food and a strong understanding of how their food choices impact their health. She volunteers with the food pantry and is excited to be a part of the Fresh Food Farmacy, Student Nutrition and Edible Education initiatives at CFC.
Shannon lives in the Schuylerville area and has strong family ties to Washington County. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, she is passionate about ensuring people have access to nourishing food and a strong understanding of how their food choices impact their health. She volunteers with the food pantry and is excited to be a part of the Fresh Food Farmacy, Student Nutrition and Edible Education initiatives at CFC.
Patrick Gunty
Treasurer
Pat grew up in the Capital Region and currently works for the New York State budget division. His fiscal background makes him a great fit for the finance committee. Pat's proud of the organization's emphasis on utilizing local, healthy food to support the community and he thoroughly enjoys working alongside the staff and other board members who all work passionately to carry out this mission.
Pat grew up in the Capital Region and currently works for the New York State budget division. His fiscal background makes him a great fit for the finance committee. Pat's proud of the organization's emphasis on utilizing local, healthy food to support the community and he thoroughly enjoys working alongside the staff and other board members who all work passionately to carry out this mission.
Thomas Christenfeld
Thomas has owned and operated The Alleged Farm in Easton, NY for the last 30 years, working closely with Comfort Food Community over the past ten years to donate local, farm-fresh food to help feed the community. He has retired from full-time farming but continues to steward his land in Easton with his wife, Liz. Thomas joins the Comfort Food Community board as an agricultural expert and representative of our rural, farming community.
Jill Eaton
Jill has lived in Greenwich her entire life. She spent 35 years as an Occupational Therapist, making a difference in the lives of many children and adults. She recently retired, and now spends her time with her family, volunteering, and traveling. She has enjoyed volunteering at the Cossayuna Pantry and looks forward to continuing to help make a difference in the lives of those who have food insecurity.
Cristi Flanigan
Growing up on her family’s dairy farm in Washington County, Cristi's love of agriculture started early. For the past 23 years, she has worked as a credit analyst for Farm Credit East in Greenwich. In the past, Cristi served on the Washington County Cornell Cooperative Extension Board. Currently, she serves on the finance committee here at CFC. Cristi is passionate about our services that provide fresh and healthy food to our community members, support local farmers, and reduce food waste.
Joseph "J.R." Hanna
J.R. grew up in Schuylerville and moved to the Cossayuna area in 2017. He is currently the Operations Manager at High Peaks Hospice, bringing a strong background in human resources, healthcare operations, and emergency services. A certified EMT and Chairman of the Board for the Cossayuna Volunteer Fire Department, he is deeply committed to serving rural communities. J.R. brings a passion for community health, resilience, and equitable food access to the Comfort Food Community board.
Tracey Hitchen Boyd
Bringing experience in government and environmental finance, Tracey is inspired by CFC’s “can-do” approach and sustainable, respectful solutions and is committed to helping eliminate local hunger. She grew up in Washington County, in a family that worked on dairy farms and in slate quarries for generations, and with an appreciation for quality food and a stable environment. Tracey and her husband, Don, live in Cambridge where they raised two children and enjoy cycling, hiking and community activities.
Catherine Littell
Catherine lives in Greenwich and works in web development at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. A weekly volunteer for the Greenwich Food Pantry, she currently serves on the Board’s Development and Strategic Planning committees. Catherine is proud to be part of CFC’s mission to provide community members in need access to fresh, wholesome food.
Tracey Martin
Tracey is passionate about hunger relief. She has worked in various positions at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York for more than 35 years. She joined the Board of Comfort Food Community in 2020 as a way to connect locally and give back to her community. She lives in Cossayuna with her cat and in her spare time enjoys walks and long drives to out-of-the-way places in the beautiful northeast.
Laura McDermott
Laura McDermott spent over 30 years working with fruit and vegetable farmers in Washington County and Eastern NY as an agricultural specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension until her retirement in 2024. She grew up on a dairy farm in Saratoga County and lives in North Hebron with her husband John where they raised their four children. Currently she helps out at the Granville Veterinary Service Large Animal Practice and their own small Thoroughbred broodmare farm when she has time between visiting grandchildren, traveling and gardening and skiing. Laura supports the Granville Ecumenical Food Pantry and looks forward to working with CFC as they continue to enlarge their service area.
Erika Sellar Ryan
Erika is a proud native of Washington County, having grown up in Argyle where much of her extended family still resides. Erika is a graduate of Albany Law School, and SUNY Oswego. After law school, Erika worked at the law firm of Hancock & Estabrook in Syracuse and then moved back to her beloved Washington County to work in the Washington County Attorney’s Office. Erika joined the firm in 2010 and becoming a named partner in 2014. In 2019, Erika graduated from Cornell’s LEADNY Program, a two-year leadership program focused on developing leaders in the food and agricultural industry. Erika is a lover of all things agricultural, and her practice and community involvement reflect her passion for the area, its residents and its way of life. Erika was a board member on the Agricultural Stewardship Association for eight years, and a member on the Town of Greenwich Planning Board for seven. She is an active community member and participant in all things Washington County, remaining dedicated to the betterment of this beautiful area she considers herself fortunate to call home. When not at work, Erika is likely to be found running through the back roads of Town, spending time with her children and husband or working in perennial beds at her home.
Alan Stern
Alan Stern is a twenty-two year resident of Greenwich. He and his wife Mary Lou live on a farm north of the Village where, for most of those years, they raised lambs for meat and fleeces. His varied career saw him a teacher of students who are deaf, a school district administrator, a NYS Education Department senior manager and a leadership and management consultant working internationally for Fortune 50 companies. A longtime supporter, he is excited to be a part of the Comfort Food Community’s work.
Emeritus Board Members
Deb Anderson
Devin Bulger
Pat Donahue
Marti Ellerman
Mark Hebert
Maryann McGeorge
Laura Robertson
Susan Sanderson
Ray Sans
Cathy Shaw Hebert
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