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OUR 

TEAM

"COMING TOGETHER IS THE BEGINNING. KEEPING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS. WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS."

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CAROLYN SOLAR, MBA

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Carolyn, a Riverside resident, has served on the FARSB team since 2017 and is only the second female CEO to hold this title in the food bank's 43-year history. Her primary focus will include assessing operational, programmatic, and financial performance in addition to developing strategic and impactful regional partnerships.

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JOHN CROOKS
Vice President of Operations
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ANGELA JUGON
Development Director
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JOANNA SOLORIO, MBA
Human Resources Director
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JACKIE ARIAS, MPH
Programs Director
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VANESA MERCADO
Partner Relations Director
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JAMIE MICALLEF
Finance Director
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Danielle Oehlman
Board Chair
Stater Bros. Charities

Dr. Tad Hove
Vice Chair
California Baptist University

Chris Brown
Treasurer
Albertsons Companies

Dr. Kurt Schwabe
Secretary
University of California, Riverside 

Windsor Richmond
Anthem Blue Cross


Jeff Girod
University of California, Riverside


Jason Brooks
BDO USA

Robin Alcantara 
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

 

Sarah Reynoso
Wabash National

The Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of finances, management, and performance of FARSB and commits to serving in a voluntary, non-executive capacity. Individuals interested in joining the Board of Directors should send a resume and a short cover letter outlining their interest to Joanna Solorio, Human Resources Director at jsolorio@FeedingAmericaIE.org.

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