Susan brings an extraordinary combination of food media expertise and nonprofit leadership to our advisory board. As former President of the James Beard Foundation, she led the organization through a critical fiscal turnaround, demonstrating exactly the kind of strategic thinking and financial discipline we need as we scale.

Before the Beard Foundation, Susan served as Editor-in-Chief of Family Circle magazine, one of America's most widely read consumer publications. Her deep connections across the food industry, combined with her proven track record in brand development, fundraising, and storytelling, make her an ideal advisor as we build a nationally recognized mission-driven brand.

Susan is also actively involved in Bergen County, serving on the board of Family Promise of Bergen County. Her commitment to using business as a force for good is exactly aligned with our vision.