Our Staff
Lisa French
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Lisa co-chairs the Healthy Foods Healthy People group, serves on various advisory boards, and began her food journey in 2007 with Edible Buffalo magazine.
Joshua McGuire
Double Up Food Bucks Program Director
Josh ensures the success of Double Up Food Bucks, with experience in global food systems. He enjoys hiking, camping, gardening, and watching nature documentaries with his kids.
Angela Janiszewski
Finance Manager
Angela, a passionate Buffalo Bills fan, supports Field & Fork’s financial operations. She loves cheering for Buffalo sports teams, attending summer concerts, and exploring new foods while traveling.
Jake Kowal
Double Up Food Bucks Program Manager
Jake manages the expansion of Double Up Food Bucks to grocery stores across NY. He enjoys biking, hiking, pottery, and cooking with his partner, Vivian, and their cat, Ralph, in Buffalo.
Chloe Cabrera
Double Up Food Bucks Program Coordinator
Chloe, with a background in food systems and public health, is passionate about food justice and plant-based diets. She enjoys hiking, drawing, exploring markets, and searching for vegan treats.
Laura Hill Rao
Director of Operations
With 20+ years of experience, Laura has led community partnerships, developed experiential learning programs, and taught environmental education. She enjoys camping, hiking, and time with her family in Buffalo.
Our Board of Directors
Stephanie Tisdale
Board Chair
M&T Bank
Samuel Burruano
Interim Board Secretary
Five Star Bank
Vishal Makhija
Board Treasurer
Citi Bank
Nick Beauharnois
Board Member
Northeast Grocery, Inc.
Matt Griffin
Board Development Co-Chair
Target Corporation
Aaron Knights
Board Member
Rupp Pfalzgraf LLP
Kayla LaForest
Board Member
Crowley Webb
Stephon Parker
Board Member
The New York Times
Brenda Larson
Board Member
Freed Maxick CPAs
Dave Brault
Board Member
Rochester Institute of Technology
Lisa LaTrovato
Board Member
Buffalo Toronto Public Media
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Join Our Board of Directors
Join the Field & Fork Network Board of Directors and help create lasting impact! We’re looking for passionate leaders committed to strengthening local food systems, fostering community growth, and ensuring access to fresh, healthy food for all. Bring your expertise, vision, and drive to our dynamic team and help shape the future of food equity.