Kim is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the administrative tasks and functions of the office. She manages office staff, oversees day-to-day operations, and ensures that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. She also assists our treasurer with budgeting and financial invoices, while implementing and maintaining office policies and procedures.

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Kim demonstrates strong leadership and management skills, along with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. She has a thorough understanding of office administration and communicates effectively with staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders. She is skilled in problem-solving and decision-making, allowing her to quickly and efficiently resolve any issues that may arise in the office.

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Additionally, Kim coordinates and oversees special projects and represents the office in meetings and external events. She ensures that the office remains in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.

Building on a tradition of over 100 years, Le Cordon Bleu is a global leader in the culinary arts, known for its prestigious name and outstanding reputation in the culinary and hospitality industry. At Seed2Fork, we are fortunate to have Chef Andrea (Andi) Webber—a graduate of this renowned institution—as the Director of our After-School Program.

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Le Cordon Bleu laid the foundation for her culinary education, instilling in her the importance of practical skills, creativity, and precision. As a pâtisserie chef, Andi embraces the joy of creating nutritious baked goods such as fruit tarts, cakes, ice cream, and more—using quality ingredients as her artistic palette.

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Chef Andi supports her students in creating their own Children’s Rainbow Cookbook. She is deeply aware of the rising rates of type 2 diabetes in children, driven by the ongoing obesity epidemic. Her classes provide hands-on nutrition-based cooking instruction and wellness-focused physical activities aimed at helping children adopt healthier habits—potentially preventing the need for early oral medication.

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This is not just another after-school cooking program. Through these classes, students build essential life skills, including interpersonal communication, active listening, and teamwork.

Food Distribution supports Seed2Fork Farm’s food distribution efforts with a hands-on, reliable approach. He moves and organizes boxes of food for distribution, sorts and bags fresh produce, and assists with on-site distribution to ensure communities are served efficiently. They deliver to “Giving Table” locations across the four counties served and supports volunteer coordination when needed. They load and unload deliveries, assists with logistics for food distribution, and carries out assigned program tasks, all with a focus on getting fresh, healthy food to those who need it most.

The Food Distribution role assists the Director with the administration and management of our “Giving Table” Food Programs and other community food assistance initiatives.

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This position works closely with staff and volunteers to help support each branch’s needs and ensure operations are carried out in accordance with organizational policies. The role also supports the Director with statewide responsibilities such as program planning, implementing services, and monitoring program activities in coordination with state and local agencies.

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Responsibilities include maintaining USDA commodity inventory records and assisting with monthly reporting, helping coordinate product shipments and deliveries to “Giving Table” locations across the four counties we serve, and supporting volunteer coordination when needed.

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The role may also involve assisting with loading and unloading deliveries, supporting logistics for food distribution, preparing reports, and helping with general administrative and program tasks as assigned.

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Strong organization, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities are important in helping ensure food programs run smoothly and effectively serve the community.

Zsolt Pasztor is a horticulturist, designer, systems strategist, and infrastructure specialist with extensive experience in environmental restoration, stormwater management, urban agriculture, adaptive reuse, and large-scale community resilience projects. His work focuses on integrating ecological systems, food production, water management, energy resilience, and public infrastructure into practical, community-centered solutions.

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At Seed2Fork, Zsolt leads infrastructure planning and environmental systems development, helping guide projects involving green infrastructure, rain gardens, stormwater systems, food-producing landscapes, adaptive reuse, aquaponics, and resilient site design. His approach combines technical problem-solving with long-term stewardship, emphasizing environments that support both ecological health and human well-being.

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He has worked across community food systems, emergency response logistics, environmental education, and large-scale restoration efforts throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, bringing a deeply systems-oriented perspective to the relationship between infrastructure, resilience, and community life.

Ashlee Staub is an artist, educator, therapeutic arts practitioner, community coordinator, and urban agriculture advocate whose work focuses on creativity as a pathway to healing, learning, and community connection. With more than a decade of experience working with children, families, artists, and intergenerational communities throughout the Seattle region, she brings a deeply relationship-centered and sensory-aware approach to arts integration.

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At Seed2Fork, Ashlee leads Art Integration initiatives that weave visual arts, storytelling, movement, journaling, environmental art, and hands-on creative practices into educational, agricultural, and community-based programming. Her work helps create spaces where people of all ages can learn, reflect, express themselves, and reconnect through creativity, stewardship, and shared experiences.

Mdigo Kisimbo serves as Seed2Fork’s Advisor for Immigrants and Refugees. She is a distinguished nonprofit leader and community development practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in program management, environmental justice, youth leadership, intergenerational engagement, and community empowerment across both North America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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In addition to her role at Seed2Fork, Mdigo is the Executive Director of Outreach & Transform Lives, a Washington-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting African immigrant and Black communities through culturally responsive programs focused on climate resilience, family well-being, workforce development, storytelling, and belonging. Her work is deeply rooted in intergenerational engagement and the cultural knowledge that strengthens families and communities across generations.

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At Seed2Fork, Mdigo is instrumental in aligning strategic resources, community relationships, and culturally grounded approaches that strengthen access, inclusion, voice, and resilience for immigrant and refugee communities. Her expertise has been invaluable as we continue developing programs that honor cultural heritage while advancing long-term community well-being.

Zsofia Pasztor is a systems strategist, grant developer, educator, and sustainability practitioner whose work focuses on regenerative community development, environmental stewardship, food systems, adaptive reuse, and long-term resilience planning. Her background integrates sustainable agriculture, nonprofit systems development, community engagement, educational design, circular economy practices, and cross-sector partnership coordination.

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At Seed2Fork, Zsofia supports the integration of sustainable practices across environmental systems, operational planning, educational initiatives, workforce development, food system development, and community-centered infrastructure projects. Her work emphasizes practical, culturally grounded, and environmentally responsible solutions that strengthen long-term community well-being while connecting ecological stewardship, economic resilience, and human-centered design.

Hellen is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all aspects of our educational field trips. This includes arranging transportation, coordinating with venues, managing permission forms, and ensuring that all safety and logistical protocols are followed.

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She frequently communicates with the contacts at the destinations we visit and addresses any unexpected issues that may arise on the day of the field trip. Hellen’s strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are essential to ensuring everyone's safety.

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We are fortunate to have Hellen on our team. Her ability to speak several languages is key to making our spaces welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all.

Seed2Fork is privileged to have Ed on our team, bringing 15 years of farming experience in building community gardens and developing sustainable, organic food systems. His approach to farming is rooted in creating environments that reflect local cultures, customs, and family traditions. Our gardens throughout Washington serve as spaces for rest, healing, and nurturing, intended for everyone—from toddlers exploring the world to seniors sharing their wisdom.

Ed’s inspiration for growing healthy food and creating beautiful habitats for wildlife and flowers comes from intergenerational practices learned from his parents and siblings, particularly through navigating their own health challenges. Beyond his technical expertise, Ed is passionate about organizing volunteer work parties several times each month, striving to share a way of life that promotes sustainability and a deep connection with nature.

Arthur provides nature-based solutions to Seed2Fork, including improving degraded habitats by bringing ecological diversity into landscapes and enhancing garden management practices. He is skilled in both areas and has published books, articles, and guides on wild and cultivated plants. Arthur has also served on nonprofit boards and is deeply dedicated to sharing his extensive knowledge.

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Visit his website (http://www.ArthurLeeJ.com) to explore over 300 articles and essays.