Officers and Committees

Slow Food DC Officers:

President: Kathryn Warnes
Vice President: Patrick Parnell
Secretary & Treasurer Rachael King

Committees:

Membership/Partnership
Chair: Diane Niedzialkowski

The committee tracks the member’s interests through annual surveys and works to increase its numbers. Creates alliances with interested groups who share our mission and vision and collaborates with organizations for events that SFDC cannot facilitate independently. Tracks past event partners and builds on existing relationships.

Fundraising
Co-Chair: Liam O’Malley
Co-Chair: Mark Haskell

The Committee is responsible for raising money for Slow Food DC operations throughout the year. This committee is in development.

Communications/Public Relations
Co-Chair: Josh Glasstetter
Co-Chair: Richard Naples

The team is responsible for all communications via email, the chapter website and social media. The first Tuesday of every month an Eblast is sent to our list of 1500 active members and followers containing the following categories: Events, Advocacy/Call for, Volunteers and News from SFUSA. They also respond to media inquiries and produce press releases for main events. Answers and routes all info@slowfooddc.org emails.
IT
Chair: Richard Naples
The IT team works as an integral part of the communications team: administers and develops the website, Facebook, Twitter, mailings and Google Apps domain.

Events
Co-Chair: Christine Mitchell
Co-Chair: Lisa Claydon

The committee’s role is to engage SFDC constituents by putting on a variety of events that include and are not limited to: Slow Food University and other educational events; events with restaurants, chefs, and artisan food producers; and farm tours. The members of the Events Committee are responsible for all stages of event planning. The Events Committee also supports other SFDC committees with their event planning needs.

Snail of Approval
Chair: vacant

The Snail of Approval Committee continues to promote the nomination of eligible candidates. Leads and coordinates both phases of vetting nominations. Plans and organizes the yearly awards distribution event honoring the winners and finds opportunities to further publicize this opportunity to create more awareness about the Slow Food Movement as well as the Slow Food DC chapter.

Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach
Chair: Sarah McKinley

The committee works to inform and engage members in policy issues central to SFDC Mission. The Committee is responsible to monitor local, regional, and national legislation related to the Slow Food Mission, and to provide educational opportunities for SFDC members and for the broader community, which may include speakers, films, workshops, and other creative approaches. The Committee will also coordinate partnerships with groups involved in anti-hunger, food justice, community gardening, and on college campuses.