Your Board of Directors
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Lisa Zayas, Co-Founder & President
Founder of Angels In Our Midst (Pennsylvania), Reiki Master & Certified Hypnotherapist.
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Sonya Fiske, Vice-President
Sonya is a mother, wife, animal lover. Has done therapy work with her dog, Luna, when living in California. She is an avid reader and loves taking walks in the woods. Graduated from Vanderbilt University.
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Anibal Garcia, Secretary
President of Latino Democrats of Dutchess County, Co-Chair Voices of Diversity, Former Board Member Hudson Valley Community Services and Former Board Member Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Advisory Board Pride and Joy Family at Binghamton University, Litigation Paralegal Getman, Sweeny Dunn, Berkeley College John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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Nelson Zayas, Co-Founder & Treasurer
Owner NZ Tax Services, Enrichment Teacher Pine Plains Central School District, Physician Assistant, Masters of Education (MaryMount College), Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant (City College), EMT and Paramedic (NYC).
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Diana Moore, Board Member
Diana is an 84 year old Grandmother and Mother who has dedicated her life’s work to family, community service and local thrift shops.
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Ray Christiansen, Board Member
After working in public relations for many years, my life changed and I took that passion of meeting people, into giving back to my community by volunteering as much as I can; and holding fundraisers that benefit people of my community.
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Victoria Baluk, Board Member
Victoria Baluk is passionate about the power of real food as a tool for optimal health and a conduit for bringing people together. She is a food and nutrition educator for two non-profits, teaching children through Wellness in the Schools, and adults through the FEAST program.
Our Pro Bono Services Team
Bargain Hunters (Weekly bulk food shopping, pick up, deliveries): Lisa Zayas, Nelson Zayas
Billing, Tax Preparation, Financial Records: Nelson Zayas
Construction: Oscar Gonzalez, GE Construction
Electric: Kyle Lougheed, Ginocchio Electric
Event Coordinator: Dani Nicholson (2021), Ray Christiansen
Grant Writers: Barbara Gulan (2020-2021), Nelson Zayas
Holiday and Special Events: Patricia Jean Keeler, Sonya Fiske
Insulation: Advantage Insulation
Logo and Mural: Brett McCormack
Marketing Plan Consultant: Robert Burden
Monthly Appreciation Correspondence to Donors, Volunteers: Anibal Garcia, Lisa Zayas
Networking and Outreach: Lisa Zayas, Nelson Zayas
Pantry Managers: Lisa Zayas, Nelson Zayas
Photography: Nicolas Arauz
Publicity: Lisa Zayas, Nelson Zayas
Real Estate Advisor: Oliver Brown
Social Media: Julia Descoteaux
Thrift Program Managers: Lisa Zayas, Diana Moore
Volunteer Organizers: Lisa Zayas, Nelson Zayas
Website: Barbara Gulan (2021), Nelson Zayas