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OUR 

TEAM

"COMING TOGETHER IS THE BEGINNING. KEEPING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS. WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS."

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CAROLYN FAJARDO, MBA

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Carolyn, a Riverside resident, has served on the FARSB team since 2017 and is only the second female CEO to hold this title in the food bank's 43-year history. Her primary focus will include assessing operational, programmatic, and financial performance in addition to developing strategic and impactful regional partnerships.

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JOHN CROOKS
Vice President of Operations
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ANGELA JUGON
Development Director
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JOANNA SOLORIO, MBA
Human Resources Director
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STEPHANIE LEZAMA, MSW
Programs Director
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VANESA MERCADO
Partner Relations Director
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JAMIE MICALLEF, MIM
Finance Director
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Kurt Schwabe
Board Chair
University of California, Riverside 

Dr. Tad Hove
Vice Chair
California Baptist University

Chris Brown

Treasurer
Albertsons Companies

Sarah Reynoso
Secretary
Wabash National

Windsor Richmond
Anthem Blue Cross


Jeff Girod
University of California, Riverside



Jason Brooks
BDO USA


Robin Alcantara

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nations

Danielle Oehlman

Stater Bros. Charities
 
Lori Ware
Jamul Casino Resort 


Shannon Richardson
California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM)

The Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of finances, management, and performance of FARSB and commits to serving in a voluntary, non-executive capacity. Individuals interested in joining the Board of Directors should send a resume and a short cover letter outlining their interest to Joanna Solorio, Human Resources Director at jsolorio@FeedingAmericaIE.org.

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