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, a marketer and Communications Team Leader 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 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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Lynn Walter
PRESIDENT
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Lauren Knisbeck
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Lauren is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. She is passionate about promoting resources and education surrounding food systems and sustainability to help improve community members' access to healthy food.
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Benita Mathew
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM MEMBER
Benita studied journalism and strategic communications at UW-Madison. She's passionate about connecting people with resources and information to improve access to healthy foods and is excited to learn more about food sustainability with New Leaf Foods.
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
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Kim Diaz
VICE PRESIDENT