Food & Friends’ Young Professionals Board (YPB) is a growing group of individuals from the ages of 25 to 35 who believe “anyone can get sick and everyone can help.” Through their involvement, YPB members connect with other young professionals interested in community service and career networking.
The YPB plays an active role in developing awareness and support of Food & Friends by leveraging social media, events, and individual fundraising to advance the organization’s mission.
Young Professionals Board Members
Kaitlyn Coyne, Goldman Sachs
Zachary Bache, Atwell
Kiana Lawrence, FreeWill
Jacqueline (Jackie) Budilov, AARP Foundation
Jordan Dey, LinQuest
Chanel Moore, Food & Friends
Justin Weitz, Morgan Lewis & Bockius
Janelle Mirabeau, Sibley Memorial Hospital
Raina Devrai, BDO USA
William Yeo, Burson
Elgin Martin, Food & Friends
Member Benefits:
- Social and service opportunities to develop leadership, marketing and fundraising skills;
- Strengthening personal and professional networks;
- Interacting with Food & Friends staff and Board of Directors;
- Resume enhancement to include core competency skills and volunteer service;
- Path to Board Leadership – annual professional development event hosted by Food & Friends;
- Networking with other civic-oriented professionals.
Member Commitment:
- Commit to a one-year term to be renewed up to three years;
- Raise or contribute at least $1,000 over the course of each one-year term by serving on *Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction YPB Committee and/or Slice of Life pie sales; and
- Participate in volunteer onboarding process.
- Attend and actively participate in YPB monthly meetings and/or events
*Members of the Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction YPB Committee will help sell tickets (YPB rate of $175 instead of regular rate of $350) and/or identify and secure sponsorships beginning at $1,000. Chef's Best is May 7, 2025.
Additional Engagement Opportunities Include:
- Volunteer at Food & Friends;
- Serve as a social media ambassador;
- Identify and solicit corporate sponsorships;
- Organize networking, fundraising and/or awareness events (eg. Happy Hours, office lunch & learns, Facebook fundraisers, etc.).
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To learn more contact Jenna Smith, Special Events Director at jsmith@foodandfriends.org or 202-269-6826