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.
Cooper Rohan
Policy Manager
Cooper advocates for equitable food policy and secures funding for Field & Fork's initiatives. He enjoys community gardening, baking plant-based treats, and spending time with family and friends.
Avalon Gupta VerWiebe
Food as Medicine Program Manager
Avalon, an advocate for food sovereignty, manages Field & Fork’s Produce Prescription Program. They enjoy foraging, fermentation, gardening, biking, and exploring new restaurants.
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.
Leah Herndon
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Leah leverages her skills in design and photography to inspire change. Passionate about public health, she enjoys yoga, travel, and preparing for the Miss Earth USA competition.
Our Board of Directors
Stephanie Tisdale
Board Chair
M&T Bank
Samuel Burruano
Board Vice Chair
Five Star Bank
Vishal Makhija
Board Treasurer
M&T Bank
Mayra Colon
Board Secretary
M&T Bank
Nick Beauharnois
Board Member
Northeast Grocery, Inc.
Carol Cassell
Board Member
Recovery Health Solutions
Matt Griffin
Board Member
Target Corporation
Aaron Knights
Board Member
Rupp Pfalzgraf LLP
Kayla LaForest
Board Member
Crowley Webb
Stephon Parker
Board Member
The New York Times
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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.