Who We Are
Our Mission
Field and Fork Network connects communities to innovative solutions that foster a sustainable food system.
Our Vision
A resilient, equitable, and community-owned food system.
Our Values
Equity-Minded
We honor unique identities and perspectives with dignity.
Forward Thinking
We turn ideas into long lasting solutions.
Collaborative
We incorporate diverse voices and ideas.
Our Mission
Field and Fork Network connects communities to innovative solutions that foster a sustainable food system.
Our Vision
A resilient, equitable, and community-owned food system.
Our Values
We value collaboration, community, education, diversity, innovation, professionalism, sustainability, and tradition.
Our Team
Our Team
Lisa French
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Angela Janiszewski
Executive Assistant
Tom Lowe
Niagara Falls Local Food Action Plan Project Director
Frances McGuire
Double Up Food Bucks Program Manager
Bryan Gertz
Double Up Food Bucks- Site Coordinator
Nichole Borchard
Communications & Partnerships Manager
Jennifer Stanton
AmeriCorps VISTA- Adirondack Region
Shannon Klein
AmeriCorps VISTA – Adirondack Region
Stephanie Tisdale
M&T Bank
Board Chair
Kathy Border
D’Youville College
Board Secretary
Brianna Bartholomew
Independent Health Foundation
Carol Cassell
Recovery Health Solutions
Stacy Connors
Hustle & Heart Homes, Inc.
Carrie Meyer
Independent Health Foundation
Stephon Parker
Formstack
Board Vice Chair
Umberto Angilletta
M&T Bank
Board Treasurer
Samuel Burruano
Five Star Bank
Mayra Colon
M&T Bank
Hayley Davis
L&G Research and Evaluation Consulting
Our Board
Our Board
Stephanie Tisdale
M&T Bank
Board Chair
Stephon Parker
Formstack
Board Vice Chair
Umberto Angilletta
M&T Bank
Board Treasurer
Kathy Border
D’Youville College
Board Secretary
Brianna Bartholomew
Independent Health Foundation
Samuel Burruano
Five Star Bank
Carol Cassell
Recovery Health Solutions
Mayra Colon
M&T Bank
Stacy Connors
Hustle & Heart Homes, Inc.
Want to see what we’ve been up to?
Download our annual report
Want to see what we’ve been up to?
Download our annual report