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

Nancy Williams
Co-Founder/CEO

Talia McGill
Chief Operating Officer

Leah Keinama
Director of Programs & Strategic Partnerships

Susan Whitfield
Facilities Manager

Jamil Djibril Bah-Traore
Food & Beverage Director

Larissa Sanon
Entrepreneur Team Manager

Kathy Uhlenbrock
Operations Manager

Kate Swinarski
Evaluation & Advocacy Manager

Amy Zeller
Communications and Engagement Manager

Levi Frerichs
Facilities Specialist

Natavia Jones
Community Relations Coordinator

Jasmine Currie
Hospitality Coordinator

Sofia Fox
Community Education Assistant

Tanya Gura
Community Care Specialist

Maggie Austin
Community Education Coordinator

Nancy Scott
Community Education Instructor

Meya Hill
Culinary Certificate Program Coordinator

Dex Gabriel-Woods
Community Education Assistant

Cyndi Trail
Community Education Assistant

Taylor Hanna
Supply Chain and Logistics Coordinator

Mark Kemling
Deliveries Specialist

Ella Williams
Hospitality Assistant

La Ron Neal
Deliveries Specialist

Mikayla Rhone
Community Education Assistant

Heather Bowman
Community Education Assistant
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nancy Williams
Co-Founder/CEO
No More Empty Pots

Edgar Hicks
Risk Management & Compliance
Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition

Donna Polk
CEO
Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition

Anthony Cerasoli
Senior Vice President, Treasurer
First National Bank of Omaha

Liz Sarno
Organic Farmer

Maria Malnack
Director of Finance & Administration
NorthStar Foundation

Shannon Lang
Founder
Catalyst Consulting

Gina Brummels
Sr. Director Learning, Talent, & Change
Ardent Mills

Michael Robinson
Director of Operations
Omaha Economic Development Corporation

Sarah Antonello
Director of Operations and Business Development
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Sarah Kilian
Director of Brand Marketing
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Diane Stewart-Ferro
Associate General Counsel
Werner Enterprises, Inc.

Damita Byrd
CDP, Sr. Director Diversity Equity & Inclusion
BCT Partners