Leigh is a storyteller and network builder whose work has focused on many facets of our food system for over 15 years. She has led programming and outreach in the non-profit sector; written two cookbooks and countless editorial stories; spearheaded and launched a network, event series, and podcast for women food entrepreneurs; developed programming for public educational events, and taught writing and communications to hundreds of students.

Terrius Harris (He/Him) is an Afro-Indigenous, LatinX aspiring humanitarian who has dedicated his life to leveraging global and domestic systems and frameworks to alleviate the disparities in international indigenous communities. He obtained a Master’s of Legal Studies in Indigenous People’s Law from the University of Oklahoma and three bachelor’s degrees in International Business, French, and Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Mississippi.

Shanti began her career in the non-profit space as the assistant to the executive director of Investors’ Circle in 2017. Since then she has rotated to numerous roles throughout the organization. She is now the Manager of Operations where she assists with back office management, analyzing and improving organizational processes, and working to improve the overall member experience. Before joining ASBN, Shanti had more than 14 years of corporate experience in the finance and marketing industries.

Before coming to ASBN, Bryan worked as the IT Manager for an environmental consulting firm for 15 years. While there he managed all aspects of IT in support of the company’s government contracting efforts. Before that, Bryan was IT and Membership manager for an international labor union.

National Policy Coordinator. Noah is a natural resource policy specialist working to support and lift up communities and their sustainable and equitable access to resources. He’s worked as a commercial fisherman in Alaska, a staffer in the US Congress, and has led a commercial fisheries trade association.