The Steering Committee

The Steering Committee of the WFN is composed 10-14 representatives of WFN member organizations, reflecting the various sectors of the food system and WFN goal areas. The Steering Committee is responsible for ensuring that the WFN maintains a strong, diverse, and engaged member base.

They serve as ambassadors across the food system; identifying opportunities for collaboration, and building relationships across sectors. They identify potential resources for supporting and funding Network functions and goals and help plan the bi-annual Forums.

Meet the current Whatcom Food Network Steering Committee

Amy Esary
Community Food Co-op

Rhys Thorvald Hansen
Sustainable Connections

Laura Ridenour
Change Management & Food Systems Consulting

Elma Burnham
Strength of the Tides / Bellingham SeaFeast

Ander Russell
RE Sources for Sustainable Communities

Sean Hopps
Community to Community Development

Kent Kok
Families Unidas Por La Justicia

Kether Scharff-Gray
Mainstem Malt

Meeting Notes

Download bi-monthly Steering Committee meeting notes

Join Us

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the WFN Steering Committee?

Steering Committee Guide

View our orientation and guiding materials

Working Groups

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Subcommittees & Action Groups

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