Who We Are
At SFC, we are passionate about our work and share a commitment to expanding access to locally grown food raised with integrity and care. Learn more about our individual staff members, Advisory Council, and Board of Directors below.
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Note: SFC employees are working remotely until further notice due to COVID-19. Please expect a delay in response time to any phone calls made. For the quickest response, please email us.
Administration
Mark Bethell
- Executive Director
- (512)-220-1084
- [email protected]
Anthony Cordova
- Chief Financial Officer
- (512)-220-1089
- [email protected]
Hilda Gutiérrez*
- People and Operations Director
- (512)-220-1136
- [email protected]
Jenifer DeAtley
- Director of Programs
- (512) 220-1135
- [email protected]
Nicole Thompson
- Senior Grants Manager
- (512)-236-0074
- [email protected]
Ariana DeLaurentis
- Marketing and Communications Manager
- (512)-236-0074
- [email protected]
Arlo Bush
- Development Manager
- (512)-236-0074
- [email protected]
Mia Burger*
- Data and Evaluation Manager
- (512)-220-1083
- [email protected]
Tiffiney Herrera
- Bookkeeping Manager
- (512)-220-1099
- [email protected]
Advocacy and Engagement
Simone Benz*
- Policy and Advocacy Director
- (512)-220-1146
- [email protected]
Sayuri Yamanaka*
- Senior Community Engagement Specialist
- (512)-220-1145
- [email protected]
Diana Castro*
- Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
- (512)-236-0074
- [email protected]
Value Chain
Hallie Casey
- Value Chain Director
- (512) 220-1080
- [email protected]
Hernán Colmenero
- Farm-to-Institution Manager
- (512)-236-0074
- [email protected]
Joseph Ramirez
- Value Chain Coordinator
- (512)-236-0074
- [email protected]
Farm Viability and Farmers' Markets
Amy Gallo
- Farm Viability Director
- (512)-220-1090
- [email protected]
Maya Adra
- Farmers' Market Operations Manager
- (512)-236-0074
- [email protected]
Hannah Beall
- Farm Viability Coordinator
- (512)-236-0074
- [email protected]
Food Access and Education
Hannah Thornton
- Food Access Director
- (512)-236-0074
- [email protected]
Alex Mace
- Senior Food Access Specialist
- (512) 220-1144
- [email protected]
Adriana Botello de Prioleau*
- Education Manager
- (512)-220-1092
- [email protected]
Sarah Castro
- West Texas Food Access Manager
- (806)-503-3787
- [email protected]
Ailishia Macharia
- Central Texas Happy Kitchen Coordinator
- (512)-220-1092
- [email protected]
Jeanette Castañón
- West Texas Food Access Coordinator
- (806)-503-3787
- [email protected]
Wanda Hernandez
- Central Texas Food Access Coordinator
- (512) 220-1144
- [email protected]
Board of Directors FY 2022-2023
Executive Committee
Jody Madden
- Chair
- CEO,
- Foundry
Erika Levack
- Past-Chair
- Real Estate Broker,
- Compass
James Osborn
- Chair-Elect
- VP of Engineering,
FIS
Naomi Weiner
- Secretary
- Ward Advisors
Sara Maxwell
- Treasurer
- Consultant
Board Members
Amy Bell
- CEO,
- The Cook's Nook
Eric de Valpine
- Partner,
- Foodshed Investors
Carrie Dyer
- PR Partner,
- SparkFarm
Laura Estes
- Director of Marketing,
- HEB Central Texas Region
Felipe Fernandes
- Director of Client Services
- Zello
Jessica Gaffney
- CEO and Executive Director,
- Women@Austin
Bill Longley
- Legislative Counsel,
- Texas Municipal League
Dan Phillips
- Managing Director,
- Sandbox Industries
Dr. Shelly Sethi
- Integrative Family Physician
Nancy Spencer
- VP of Finance,
- Aceable Inc.
Wendy Wheless
- Founder & Chief Movement Officer,
- Thru Movement