Senior program leader and food systems expert with proven success scaling logistics operations and driving organizational growth in the San Francisco Bay Area. Demonstrated expertise in strategic partnership development, program optimization, and data-driven decision making.Key Achievements & Expertise:• Led operational transformation resulting in 38% increase in distribution capacity (2.3M to 3.6M lbs annually)• Helped expand School Pantry program from 8 to 13 locations, increasing weekly food distribution volume across all sites• Developed and managed partnerships with national brands including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, HelloFresh, and Imperfect Foods• Collaborated on Salesforce integration and led implementation of volunteer-based food rescue app to streamline operations• Built and led cross-functional teams across operations, volunteer management, and partner relationsCore Competencies:• Strategic Partnership Development• Supply Chain & Logistics Management• Program Scale & Optimization• Facility & Fleet Operations• Data Analytics & Reporting• Team Leadership & Development• Stakeholder Management• Process Implementation• Revenue Growth & Cost ControlLeveraging culinary expertise, journalism background, and diverse experience in sales, business ownership, and program management to drive sustainable organizational impact through innovative solutions and strategic thinking.