Denise is a versatile Executive Director with over 10 years of leadership expertise in the Idaho nonprofit sector. She has strong working relationships with strategic partners around the state. In 2021, after seven years with the Idaho Farmers Market Association, Denise took the reins of the Task Force. In this role, she promotes the mission and optimizes organizational effectiveness. Denise is passionate about managing and overseeing the association’s daily operations, including obtaining funding, appreciating donors, facilitating Board activities, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Formerly, as Director of the Idaho Farmers Market Association, Denise successfully expanded access to local foods for SNAP recipients.
Gabrielle is an aspiring public health policy analyst with a focus on identifying the root causes of hunger, addressing food insecurity, and understanding the role social determinants of health play in one’s nutrition and well-being. Coming from a background in government healthcare consulting, Gabrielle brings extensive experience in technical assistance, data analysis, operational management, and strategic communications. With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Science in Society, she hopes to continue to learn about community health, public policy, and the nonprofit sector. In her free time, she loves boxing, reading, scrapbooking, and trying to keep her sourdough starter alive.
