About

MEET OUR
LEADERSHIP

No More Empty Pots is a grassroots nonprofit organization that connects individuals and groups to improve self-sufficiency, regional food security and economic resilience of urban and rural communities through advocacy and action.

OUR BOARD

Anthony Cerasoli

Anthony Cerasoli

Senior Vice President, Treasurer

First National Bank of Omaha

Board Vice President

Liz Sarno

Organic Farmer

Maria Malnack

Director of Finance & Administration

NorthStar Foundation

Board Treasurer

Shannon Lang

Founder

Catalyst Consulting

Board President

Sarah Kilian

Director of Brand Marketing

Scoular

Diane Stewart-Ferro

Diane Stewart-Ferro

Associate Vice President

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

Board Secretary

Damita Byrd

CDP, Sr. Director Diversity Equity & Inclusion

BCT Partners

OUR TEAM

Talia McGill

President & CEO

Vanessa Wielenga

Vanessa Wielenga

Director of Fund Development

Bret Heese

Retail Manager

Kathy Uhlenbrock

Operations Manager

Clara Hasenmeier

Clara Hasenmeier

Food and Beverage Assistant

Kate Swinarski

Director of Programs

Amy Wehlander

Communications and Engagement Manager

Taylor Hanna

Value Chain Manager

Dana Rose

Community Education Assistant

John Ramirez

Food and Beverage Assistant

Rachael Bohnenkamp

Rachael Bohnenkamp

Food and Beverage Assistant

Curtis Yabut

Food and Beverage Assistant

Jasmine Currie

Hospitality Coordinator

Sofia Fox

Community Education Manager

Tanya Gura

Community Care Specialist

Maggie Austin

Community Education Coordinator

Meya Hill

Lead Chef Instructor

Dex Gabriel-Woods

Dex Gabriel-Woods

Community Education Manager in Training

Cyndi Trail

Community Education Assistant

Rayn Tot

Community Education Assistant

La Ron Neal

Deliveries Specialist

Heather Bowman

Community Education Assistant

Brian Bendams

Chef Instructor

Tracey Bendams

Finance Manager

Briana Ballew

Facilities Specialist

Lucas Gura

Food and Beverage Assistant

Makayla Stubbs

Programs Assistant

Rhea Vinson

Facilities Specialist

Veronica Beck

Community Education Assistant

Breanna Grandstaff

Breanna Grandstaff

Social Work Practicum Student

Carina DuMarce

Community Education Assistant

Kaya Baker

Value Chain Coordinator

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