
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.
MEET THE BOARD
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Director, Data Trust & Enablement Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Beth Senay
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.

Co-Founder, Authentic City Partners
Evan Sanchez
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.

Executive Director, DeNicola Family Foundation
Morgan DeNicola
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.

CEO, Lendr
Daniel DeMeo
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 in
regenerative agriculture. He aims to build pathways across the region for access to nutritional food options and provide career exposure
opportunities for diverse and inclusive populations.

President, Independent Insurance Advisors
Paul Lichtman
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.

CEO, LevLane
Bruce Lev
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.

Senior Manager, Deloitte
Stephanie Lutz-Koch
Stephanie is a committed and transformative leader, striving to support sustainable agriculture and a local food source through purposeful stewardship as the President of our Board of Directors. With 25 years of experience, Stephanie is eager to connect the diverse components of the farm with our core mission. She supports all strategic decisions at A Meaningful Purpose to help the organization develop effective strategies and actions to meet our objectives.

Executive Director, JEVS hireAbility
Julia Blackwell
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.

Managing Partner, Renaissance Beverages LLC
Lenny Varvaro
Lenny brings creative solutions and a passion for sustainable agriculture to our board with years of experience in the food production industry. Lenny is an advocate for sustainable agriculture and supports programs that are beneficial to our community. As a board member, he aims to bring to life programs on workforce development and support our outreach in local schools.