Our Team
We are united in our mission to ensure that everyone has the ability to lead a healthy life, and that starts with providing access to good food for all.
Board
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Former First Lady & Honorary Chair
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Board Chair
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Board Chair Designate
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Vice Chair
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Board Member
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Board Chair Emeritus
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Board Member
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Board Member
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Board Member
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Board Member
Leadership
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President & CEO
Noreen Springstead is the President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America, and has over three decades of experience in the hunger space. Before coming to PHA, Noreen served as the Executive Director of WhyHunger, advancing the human right to nutritious food.
Noreen Springstead is the President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America, and has over three decades of experience in the hunger space. Before coming to PHA, Noreen served as the Executive Director of WhyHunger, advancing the human right to nutritious food.
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Ann Marie Elmayan
Senior Vice President, Development
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Chidimma Ibezim
Senior Vice President, Finance
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Michael Waddle
Senior Vice President, Programs
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Jason Wilson
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Staff
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Brenda Barnett
Director, Finance & Operations
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Diana Delgado
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
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Jeanelle Foster
Manager, Social Media
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Laura Jeftic
Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships
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Elisa Lerner
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
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Nia Lizanna
Manager, Business Operations
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Margaret Read
Senior Director, Impact & Evaluation
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Amy Slechta
Director, Good Food Programs
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Amy Warne
Manager, Nutrition & Health Programs
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Leah Weidner
Manager, Good Food Programs
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Tyler Yarbrough
Director, Mississippi Delta Programs
Our Values
PHA is dedicated to building healthier communities through access to good food. Our inclusive, diverse team values collaborative relationships, learning & sustained growth, transparency, well-being & care, and equity.