Board of Directors
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Lynn Walter
PRESIDENT
Lynn is very passionate about promoting healthy, local food. She is motivated to develop New Leaf Foods as a thriving and vital community food hub and educational center.
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Kim Diaz
VICE PRESIDENT
Kim spends most of her time coordinating our projects. She is dedicated to building sustainable and equitable food systems that support a resilient and healthy community and environment.
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Mary Pott
FINANCE
Mary spent many years working as a Finance Manager at Green Bay Botanical Garden and in the small business sector. She is happy to contribute her expertise to this wonderful nonprofit.
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Linda Gustke
EDUCATION & EVENTS
Linda is the Education Manager at the Green Bay Botanical Garden and the Secretary for New Leaf Foods. She is motivated to connect the community to their role in the healthy food system.
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Mallaidh Mleziva
COMMUNICATIONS
Mallaidh is a farmer and a marketer and she leads the Communications team at New Leaf Foods. She helps connect farmers and consumers to create a thriving local food system through New Leaf Foods and her business, MJM Farm Marketing, LLC.
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Melissa Wass
PROJECT LEADER
Melissa is a Board member, Communications team member, and Volunteer Coordinator at New Leaf Foods. She also volunteers with many other organizations to provide healthy food access and education in Northeast Wisconsin.
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Laurel Phoenix
SUSTAINABILITY
Laurel teaches courses aimed at preparing students to be resilient to the environmental and economic forces the future brings. She advises New Leaf Foods on various topics including environmental planning and education.
Communications Team
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Mallaidh Mleziva
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM LEADER
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LuTia Colbert
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
LuTia graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in English & minors in Creative Writing and Ancient Greek. She is currently a master’s student in UW Green Bay’s Sustainable Management Program and is a valuable asset to the Communications team.
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Braedon Richlen
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Braedon is a Communications Specialist based out of Green Bay, WI. Every day, he applies his technology, digital marketing, and communications skills to his volunteering at New Leaf Foods and his current business, Cottontail Candy, LLC.
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Lynn Walter
PRESIDENT
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Melissa Wass
PROJECT LEADER
Education & Events Team
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LuTia Colbert
COMMUNICATONS COORDINATOR
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Daniela Beall
EVENT PLANNER
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Brittany Maas
EVENT PLANNER
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Rachel Thomas
EVENT PLANNER
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Lynn Walter
PRESIDENT