BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are honored to partner with board members who bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to A Meaningful Purpose and understand the importance of sustainable agriculture and community building.
Our Board of Directors is committed to bringing awareness and solutions to the challenges we face in the present, and to create a better future for those we serve.
Cookie Till
Co-Founder of A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm; Owner of Steve & Cookie's, Ventnor 7311, Florida Cold Cuts
Cookie co-founded A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm to help restore the local food system and provide access to fresh food that's thoughtfully prepared. She believes in the transformative power of healthy food and the impact of providing people with a meaningful purpose.
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Beth Senay
Co-Founder of A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm; Director, Data Trust & Enablement Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Beth brings years of experience to A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm, supporting our strategic planning and operational oversight. Her efforts support and strengthen the community impact of our organization through the overall development of our programs.
Lenny Varvaro
Co-Founder of A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm; Managing Partner, Renaissance Beverages LLC
Lenny brings creative solutions and a passion for sustainable agriculture to our board. Lenny is an advocate for sustainable agriculture and supports programs that are beneficial to our community. As a board member, he is advocating for our sustainable agriculture and education outreach.
Daniel DeMeo
CEO, Lendr
An advocate for both individual and community health, Dan joins the board to support our mission of using food as medicine and looks to dedicate his efforts to educating the community inregenerative agriculture. He aims to build pathways across the region for access to nutritional food options and provide career exposureopportunities for diverse and inclusive populations.
Stephen Hankin, Esquire
Senior partner, Hankin Sandman Palladino Weintrob & Bell, Counsellors at Law
Stephen Hankin is an accomplished legal professional and a passionate advocate for social causes. Recently joining the board of directors at A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm, he brings with him a deep commitment to fostering new and innovative ideas to support the organization's mission.
Jeff Tkach
CEO, Rodale Institute
As the CEO of Rodale Institute, Jeff brings invaluable skills in sustainable agriculture and organizational management to A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm. He supports us in developing core strategies and partnerships to further our mission.
Evan Sanchez
Co-Founder, Authentic City Partners
As co-founder of Authentic City Partners in Atlantic City, Evan combines his experience in hospitality and partnership with his passion for food justice to our board. His efforts help bring the resources and education from A Meaningful Purpose to Atlantic City in a way that is resident-centered and is committed to meeting the real needs of the local community.
Jeff Schwartz
Advisory Board Member
Jeff brings a deep passion for land regeneration and leveraging food as medicine. This passion coupled with his years of leadership experience in early stage technology startups will be key ingredients to enable A Meaningful Purpose to achieve their mission.
Morgan DeNicola
Executive Director, DeNicola Family Foundation
Morgan brings a passion for global health and a commitment to encouraging compassion to our board. Her work shines a light on our programming and supports the continued education and preservation surrounding food security and our environment.
Adam B. Landau
Partner & Market Leader at Cerity Partners
Adam brings his expertise as a market leader at Cerity Partners to the board. With a wealth of experience serving on diverse nonprofit boards, Adam's commitment and vision contribute to the organization's ability to create meaningful change and bring about a brighter future.
Paul Lichtman
President, Independent Insurance Advisors
Paul brings over 40 years of business experience to the board and a passion for lifting up local communities. He supports the growth of our programs and partnerships through an advisory role, and works alongside other board members to bring awareness of our mission.
Stephanie Lutz
Senior Manager, Deloitte
A transformative leader with a proven business acumen, Stephanie prides herself in being a systems level thinker, using corporate strategy and purpose, to drive social impact. She brings her years of experience at The Boys & Girls Club of AC and passion for positive social change to the AMP at Reed's Farm board.
Jeff Umosella
President, Universal Supply Co.
Jeff looks to support a Meaningful Purpose at Reed’s Farm with his experience in building materials, property management, and development. Jeff was attracted to joining the board based on the multiple diverse causes this organization supports, including regenerative farming, animal therapy, youth workforce development, and the Atlantic City community.
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Julia Blackwell
Executive Director, JEVS hireAbility
Julie is a creative, compassionate professional dedicated to enhancing diversity in the workplace. With over 10 years of experience promoting an understanding of the needs and talents of people with disabilities, Julie brings her experience to champion our programs dedicated to people with health conditions or impairments. She supports our board in creating an inclusive, vibrant environment where everyone is inspired to contribute, and, most importantly, to make a positive impact on the lives of those living with disabilities.
Bruce Lev
CEO, LevLane
Bruce brings a passion for community building and sustainable agriculture to our Board of Directors. He aims to nourish specific areas of our programming and share our mission with local partners. With his vast knowledge and experience, Bruce looks forward to contributing to the growth of Reed's Farm and those we partner with in the surrounding communities.
Katie Everett
Founder and President,
Katalyst Productions
Katie is an award-winning experiential marketing strategist and event producer who leverages 20 years of industry experience to develop one-of-a-kind, out-of-the-box, message-driven experiences. She is committed to utilizing her experience to help AMP at Reed's farm increase awareness, maximize engagement and amplify impact.
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