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Rachel’s career is driven by her unwavering belief that a better world is possible and within reach. Born outside of Philadelphia, her journey began at 19 after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, when she co-founded MarchOnHarrisburg, a nonprofit advancing anti-corruption…

Richard, a committed advocate for hunger relief, volunteered for Food Forward several years ago as part of the Farmers Market Recovery Program. He now focuses on advancing Food Forward in the hunger relief space. With over 15 years of experience…

Xena grew up in the Northeast before moving to Southern California for its open spaces and warmer climate. She holds an MS in Nutrition from Boston University and a BA in Environmental Science from Barnard College. With almost two decades experience in nonprofit fundraising and program operations, Xena is excited to have found an organization that combines both of her passions—conservation and nutrition. She enjoys hiking, baking vegan desserts, and traveling light. She's clinging to the hope that one day her daughter will discover the joys of backpacking... or at least tolerate it without complaining.

Herb’s Family comes from El Salvador, a small country in Central America. Herb graduated from Bell Gardens High School, class of 2002, and attended college at East Los Angeles college, but with three daughters by the age of 23, he…