Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is made up of volunteers who commit to two-year terms to assist in the administration and coordination of the Food System Coalition.  

Current members:

Ellen Burke, Chair
Assistant Professor of Sustainability in the Built Environment at Cal Poly University

Sarah Frimtzis, Coordinator
Food Rescue Coordinator at SLO Food Bank

Andrea Keisler, Member
Director of Programs at SLO Food Bank

Luis Ramirez, Member
Coastal Manager at Jaguar Farm Labor Contracting, Inc.

Jeff Wade, Member
Executive Director at Slow Money SLO

Brent Burchett, Member
Executive Director at SLO Farm Bureau

Christine Nelson (MPH), Member
Lecturer in Department of Kinesiology and Public Health at Cal Poly University

Fernanda Lucas, Member
Coordinator for Promotores Collaborative
Administrative Assistant at The Center for Family Strengthening

Shannon Klisch (MPH), Member
Academic Coordinator for Youth, Families and Communities Program at UC Cooperative Extension

Kasey Main, Member
Communications Coordinator at SLO Food Co+Op

Leo Ontiveros, Member
​Program Manager of Community Wellness at SLO Department of Public Health

We are looking for new members!
Steering Committee members provide guidance on the FSC mission and objectives, identify potential projects and partnerships, and participate in the selection and coordination of quarterly meeting topics and speakers. If you are interested in serving a two-year term on the administrative committee, please email slofoodsystem@gmail.com.