Our Team
Board of Directors
The HEAL Food Alliance is governed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives from our member organizations.
Ali A.
Founder & Co-Executive Director, Feed Black Futures
Christina Spach
National Organizer, Food Chain Workers Alliance
Cristina Dominguez
Co-Executive Director, La Semilla Food Center
Gabriel Morales
Executive Director, Brandworkers
Irene Ruiz
Executive Director, Idaho Organization of Resource Councils
Dr. Jasmine Jackson
Co-Executive Director, National Black Food & Justice Alliance
Phillip Barker
Co-Owner, Co-Founder, Olusanya Farms & Co-Founder, Operation Spring Plant
Roberto Nutlouis
Executive Director, Nihikeya
Staff Members
Our team is made up of organizers, advocates, and changemakers working every day to transform our food system from the ground up. Together, we're building a future that's rooted in equity, health, and sustainability.
Carolina Gonzalez
Policy Analyst
Celize Christy
Member Organizing Lead
Emma Brewster
Finance Manager
ila
Communications Manager
En Strader
Communications Designer
Jose Oliva
Strategic Campaigns Director
Kade Diakite
Operations & Events Manager
Maleeka Manurasada
Organizing Director
Marla Karina Larrave
Political Education Director
Marlene Manzo
Political Leadership Manager
Navina Khanna
Executive Director
Nichelle Harriott
Policy Director
Rosie Fitz
Director of Operations & Culture