| ASHLEY STANLEY - Founder / Executive Director | |
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Ashley Stanley is a born and bred Bostonian. A former athlete, she later followed in her legendary grandfather’s footsteps and went on to work in luxury retail, holding positions across the board. It wasn’t until 2010 that Ashley found her true passion while dining out at a Greater Boston area restaurant. Astounded by the amount of leftover food at the table, she started to wonder how much food was going uneaten. At that moment the idea for Lovin’ Spoonfuls was born. Since founding Lovin’, Ashley & the team have distributed over 450,000 lbs of fresh, healthy food to those in need, and she has created unparalleled awareness for food rescue through community events, awareness, and dedication to her mission of eradicating hunger in Massachusetts. In 2011 the Boston Business Journal named founder Stanley an “Emerging Leader,” and in 2012 Lovin’ Spoonfuls was named a winner of the 2012 MassChallenge competition, the largest-ever startup accelerator and competition to support high-impact, early-stage entrepreneurs. Contact Ashley |
| JEREMY ZEITLIN- Lead Haul | |
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Jeremy is a veteran of jobs ranging from lobster fisherman to carpenter to various positions in the restaurant industry. This is Jeremy’s first foray into the nonprofit world. He brings with him a degree in film, with a particular interest in documentary filmmaking. His passion for exposing unseen cultures of the world on the screen, coupled with years of job experience working with folks from very different walks of life makes Jeremy an enthusiastic partner in Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ mission. Back in his hometown, he’s thrilled to be making a difference right here on the streets of Boston. Contact Jeremy |
| MEG KILEY- Driver | |
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From walking dogs to restaurant work to film production, Meg brings a diverse background to Lovin’ Spoonfuls. A Boston area native, she’s always been conscious and aware of social issues directly impacting the community. After reading about ‘Spoonfuls in the Spring ’11 issue of Edible Boston, she was inspired by and excited about the mission. When a job opened up, she immediately applied. She’s thrilled to join the Lovin’ Spoonfuls team and work to bring hunger relief to Massachusetts. Contact Meg |
| EMMA MCCARTHY- Lead Development Officer | |
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Emma has worked at a variety of nonprofits, ranging from a small environmental education start-up to a national conservation organization. Although she grew up in Atlanta, Emma fell in love with the New England area during her time at Hamilton College in upstate New York, and moved to Boston shortly after graduation. A stint at Boston’s beloved Flour Bakery + Cafe provided with her an introduction to the Boston food scene, and fueled her ongoing fascination with cooking, the restaurant industry, and all things food. After seeing Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ work firsthand during her time at Flour, Emma was eager to join the Lovin’ Spoonfuls team when a position opened up in May 2012. She is excited for the opportunity to connect her experience in the food industry to her background in the nonprofit sector at Lovin’ Spoonfuls. Contact Emma |
| LAUREN PALUMBO- Operations Director | |
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Born, raised, and educated in the Boston area, Lauren worked in marketing and events positions with non-profits Investors’ Circle and Mass Insight Education, as well as Mass Insight Corporation, before most recently serving as Director of Marketing for New France, LLC (parent company for L’Espalier, Sel de la Terre, and Apple Street Farm). Lauren joins the team at Lovin’ Spoonfuls excited to combine her desire to affect positive change in the world with her love of the greater Boston food community. Having followed the growth of the organization from afar, Lauren is eager to be managing operations and helping Lovin’ Spoonfuls continue to expand. Contact Lauren |
