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Meet Our Dedicated Team Nourishing Our Community.

At the heart of The Food Mill lies a passionate team dedicated to realizing our vision of a community where access to affordable, nutritious food is not just a privilege, but a fundamental human right. Our team is committed to tackling the multifaceted challenges of nutrition insecurity head-on. Through collaborative efforts and evidence-based strategies, we strive to create sustainable solutions that empower individuals and our community to thrive.

Staff & Board of Directors

The Food Mill Olivia Amos
Olivia Amos

Executive Director
oliviaamos@thefoodmill.org

Favorite menu item:
“The chicken basil burger!”

The Food Mill Anna Sims
Anna Sims

Communications Director
annasims@thefoodmill.org

Favorite menu item:
“The chicken basil burger with a side of sweet potatoes!”

The Food Mill Shannon Jefferson
Shannon Jefferson

Community Food Access Coordinator
shannonjefferson@thefoodmill.org

Favorite menu item:
“The hippie bowl with chicken, add shrimp, no pesto and add BBQ sauce!”

The Food Mill Shawnada Cogman
Shawanda Cogman

Kitchen Manager
shawandacogman@thefoodmill.org

Favorite menu item:
“Our turkey sandwich with cranberry spread!”

The Food Mill April Rodgers
April Rodgers

Catering Manager
catering@thefoodmill.org

Favorite menu item:
“Can’t choose just one! Pimento cheese steak with sweet potatoes and also the hippie bowl, no verde sauce + BBQ sauce with chicken!”

The Food Mill Johnny Jones
Johnny Jones
Mobile Market Logistics Coordinator
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Manuel Munoz
Family Meal Chef
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Brynn Smith

Culinary Manager
brynnsmith@thefoodmill.org

Favorite menu item:
“The Hippie Bowl with chicken — which is saying something, since she’s not usually a sweet potato fan. But she’s a fan of ours!”

Chief Operations Officer
Kasey Trombley
Chief Operations Officer

Favorite menu item:
"Turkey Blueberry Brie Sandwich with a side of sweet potatoes"

The Food Mill Landris
Landris Baggs

Mobile Market Coordinator

Favorite menu item:
" Salmon hippie bowl, with extra salmon!" 

Anna Grace Webb
Anna Grace

Programs Coordinator

Favorite menu item:
" Power Salad with Chicken" 

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Tomica Hatcher
Pending
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Xavier Huff
Pending
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Damien Chhum
Pending

Meet Our FoodCorps Service Members

In partnership with FoodCorps, The Food Mill farm-to-school programs work to prevent diet-related illnesses through education exposure to nutrition and hands-on growing food education. Each partner school boasts a dedicated FoodCorps Service Member and an on-site garden, serving as a living classroom. We cultivate curiosity and awareness around gardens, farming, and wholesome food choices through thoughtful lesson plans, enticing taste testings, and cafeteria conversations. 

The Food Mill Jolie Brazier
Jolie Brazier

Foodcorps Service Member
Fox Elementary; South Columbus Elementary School

Favorite Menu Item:
"Turkey cranberry spread sandwich."

The Food Mill Berkleigh Davidson
Berkleigh Davidson

Foodcorps Service Member
Key Elementary; Dorothy Height Elementary School

Favorite menu item:
"Hippie bowl with salmon!"

The Food Mill Landris
Landris Baggs

Foodcorps Service Member
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School; Reese Road Leadership Academy

Favorite menu item:
" Salmon hippie bowl, with extra salmon!" 

The Food Mill Maya Davis
Maya Davis

Foodcorps Service Member
District Level School Nutrition Service Member

Favorite menu item:
" The WC Bradley Farms Burger without lettuce and tomatoes!" 

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Our Four Pillars

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Education
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Affordability
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Economics
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Access
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Board of Directors

We’re proud to have a board of directors committed to solving nutrition insecurity and creating a healthier, vibrant Columbus. Our board brings invaluable knowledge and experience to our operations and is dedicated to this community.
  • Abeika Alexander, Project 3; Columbus Food Oasis
  • Dr. Gayle Burgos, Girls Inc. Executive Director
  • Scottie DeClue, Beverage Holdings International (Maltitude)
  • Amber English, Ft. Benning
  • Carleen Frokjer; Secretary; Feeding the Valley
  • Danita Gibson Lloyd, Community Entrepreneur
  • Carly Gudger, Truth Springs Academy Board Member
  • Lisa Johnston, Oxford Leigh Creative, LLC; Full Blast Creative Team
  • Tricia Llewellyn Konan, Goodwill Industries
  • Keith Sims, Mercymed Farm
  • Ashley Turner; Chair; W.C. Bradley Farms
  • Chris Wiggins; Treasurer; Hughston Hospital System; Chief Financial Officer
“We talk a lot about getting people food to eat when they are hungry. But how much better would it be if we got them the highest quality food that supported their bodies today and in the future while also supporting our farmers who grow for our community.” - Keith Sims, board member; Mercymed Farm Manager 
“The Food Mill is more than a place to get delicious food. The staff have a heart for serving others and bringing healthy foods to the community. Food is a necessity too many of us take for granted. TFM provides access to healthy, affordable food to everyone.” Carly Gudger, board member