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 TEAM
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Talia McGill
President & CEO
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Vanessa Wielenga
Director of Fund Development
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Susan Whitfield
Facilities Manager
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Kathy Uhlenbrock
Operations Manager
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Larissa Sanon
Entrepreneur Team Manager
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Clara Hasenmeier
Food and Beverage Assistant
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Kate Swinarski
Evaluation & Advocacy Manager
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Amy Wehlander
Communications and Engagement Manager
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Taylor Hanna
Value Chain Manager
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Dana Rose
Community Education Assistant
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John Ramirez
Food and Beverage Assistant
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Rachael Bohnenkamp
Food and Beverage Assistant
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Natavia Jones
Community Relations Manager
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Jasmine Currie
Hospitality Coordinator
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Sofia Fox
Community Education Assistant
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Tanya Gura
Community Care Specialist
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Maggie Austin
Community Education Coordinator
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Meya Hill
Lead Chef Instructor
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Dex Gabriel-Woods
Community Education Assistant
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Cyndi Trail
Community Education Assistant
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Rayn Tot
Community Education Assistant
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La Ron Neal
Deliveries Specialist
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Heather Bowman
Community Education Assistant
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Brian Bendams
Chef Instructor
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Tracey Bendams
Finance Manager
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Briana Ballew
Facilities Specialist
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Lucas Gura
Food and Beverage Assistant
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Makayla Stubbs
Programs Assistant
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Edgar Hicks
Risk Management & Compliance
Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition
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Anthony Cerasoli
Senior Vice President, Treasurer
First National Bank of Omaha
Board Vice President
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Liz Sarno
Organic Farmer
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Maria Malnack
Director of Finance & Administration
NorthStar Foundation
Board Treasurer
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Shannon Lang
Founder
Catalyst Consulting
Board President
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Gina Brummels
Sr. Director Learning, Talent, & Change
Ardent Mills
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Sarah Kilian
Director of Brand Marketing
Scoular
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Diane Stewart-Ferro
Associate Vice President
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Board Secretary
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Damita Byrd
CDP, Sr. Director Diversity Equity & Inclusion
BCT Partners