Who We Are
Our Mission
Field and Fork Network connects communities to innovative solutions that foster a sustainable food system.
Our Vision
A resilient, equitable, and community-owned food system.
Our Values
Equity-Minded
We honor unique identities and perspectives with dignity.
Forward Thinking
We turn ideas into long lasting solutions.
Collaborative
We incorporate diverse voices and ideas.
Our Mission
Field and Fork Network connects communities to innovative solutions that foster a sustainable food system.
Our Vision
A resilient, equitable, and community-owned food system.
Our Values
Equity-Minded
We honor unique identities and perspectives with dignity.
Forward Thinking
We turn ideas into long lasting solutions.
Collaborative
We incorporate diverse voices and ideas.
Our Team
Lisa French
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Nichole Borchard
Communications & Partnerships Director
Tom Lowe
Niagara Falls Local Food Action Plan Project Director
Josh McGuire
Double Up Food Bucks Program Director
Bryan Gertz
Double Up Food Bucks- Farm Direct Portfolio Manager
Jake Kowal
Double Up Food Bucks- Retail Portfolio Manager
Angela Janiszewski
Finance Manager
Marcie Baranich
Communications & Digital Content Coordinator
Cooper Rohan
Policy Manager
Kate Gorman
Office Administrator
Chloe Cabrera
AmeriCorps VISTA – Syracuse Region
Sam Attea
AmeriCorps VISTA – Buffalo Region
Our Team
Lisa French
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Nichole Borchard
Communications & Partnerships Manager
Tom Lowe
Niagara Falls Local Food Action Plan Project Director
Josh McGuire
Double Up Food Bucks Program Director
Bryan Gertz
Double Up Food Bucks- Farm Direct Portfolio Manager
Jake Kowal
Double Up Food Bucks- Retail Portfolio Manager
Angela Janiszewski
Finance Manager
Marcie Baranich
Communications & Digital Content Coordinator
Cooper Rohan
Policy Manager
Kate Gorman
Office Administrator
Chloe Cabrera
AmeriCorps VISTA – Syracuse Region
Sam Attea
AmeriCorps VISTA – Buffalo Region

Stephanie Tisdale
M&T Bank
Board Chair

Hayley Davis
L&G Research and Evaluation Consulting
Board Vice Chair

Umberto Angilletta
M&T Bank
Board Treasurer

Stephon Parker
The New York Times

Carol Cassell
Recovery Health Solutions

Samuel Burruano
Five Star Bank

Brianna Bartholomew
Independent Health Foundation

Carrie Meyer
Independent Health Foundation

Mayra Colon
M&T Bank
Our Board
Our Board

Stephanie Tisdale
M&T Bank
Board Chair

Hayley Davis
L&G Research and Evaluation Consulting
Board Vice Chair

Umberto Angilletta
M&T Bank
Board Treasurer

Stephon Parker
The New York Times

Carol Cassell
Recovery Health Solutions

Samuel Burruano
Five Star Bank

Want to see what we’ve been up to?
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Want to see what we’ve been up to?
Download our annual report
