Welcome our new Board Chair
I am thrilled to announce Jeff Harris as the new Board Chair of Food Forward. Jeff is an experienced nonprofit leader, strategic thinker, and team builder. He is the perfect person to lead the Food Forward Board at this time of growth and innovation.
Bounty of Thanks The Food Forward Board of Directors extends its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Mark Rhein who will be departing the Board. Mark was our Board Secretary, member of multiple committees, and a significant contributor to board affairs. We are very fortunate that Mark will continue to contribute to Food Forward as a committee member and participant on our Council of Advisors.
Welcome to the Fruitland Family Please join us in welcoming two new directors to our Board: Jim Berliner and Pam Schwartz.
We’re incredibly fortunate to have the experience and passion of these two individuals on our Board of Directors.
My term as Chairperson of the Food Forward Board of Directors has come to a fruitful end, though I will continue to serve on the board. It’s been a very exciting and productive three years. Thank you to the Food Forward staff, management, fellow board members, and supporters who made it such a rewarding experience.
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Rob Valencia
Board of Directors Chairperson 2021-2024
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Jeff Harris, Board Chair
Jeff Harris is the founder of JB Harris Consulting, a firm focused on supporting nonprofit organizations with strategic planning, executive coaching, and partnerships. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Golden Globe Foundation and recently served as the Director of School and Community Partnerships for the Compton Unified School District. Jeff is the former Chief Executive Officer of The Junior State of America Foundation, an organization that he was involved in for more than 25 years as a high school student leader, program director, civic educator, and mentor to students.
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Favorite weekend activity: Hiking One tip you have to reduce food waste at home: Meal prep for a few days at a time
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Jim Berliner
Jim Berliner is the Chairman of Westmount Partners, a wealth management firm he co-founded in 1990. Based in Century City, Westmount manages approximately $5 billion on behalf of its clients. Westmount primarily serves the investment and planning needs of individuals, families, nonprofits, and pension plans. Prior to establishing Westmount, Jim practiced law in Los Angeles, both in the private sector and as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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If you were a type of produce, you would be: A California Clementine Favorite weekend activity: Exploring LA on my bike
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Pam Schwartz
Pamela Schwartz, MPH, is Executive Director of Community Health for Kaiser Permanente. She leads the organization’s national food security strategy and other social health priorities, including ensuring that social health interventions are integrated seamlessly into care and services provided to Medicaid members and across all lines of business. Pam has over 25 years’ experience in community health strategy and evaluation. She serves on many advisory committees and expert panels and has authored several journal articles. She is currently on faculty at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.
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If you were a type of produce, what would you be: Mango, sweet and sometimes tart, but can also be spicy Favorite season: Definitely summer. Love long, warm days
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Hope to see you there!
If you’re looking to meet some of these friendly faces in person, and have an all around good time, join us at the 2024 Spring Melt! It’ll be a night full of food, fun, and friends celebrating Food Forward’s 15th year and the recovery and distribution of 400 million pounds of fresh produce to those experiencing food insecurity.
Saturday, April 20, 7:00 p.m. The Jim Henson Company Lot in Hollywood
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