Network Action Teams

Network Action Teams (NATs) provide logistical and administrative support to ensure coordinated progress towards focus areas. 


Advocacy

Goals

Addressing systemic barriers and promoting supportive policies

Meeting Schedule

Every third Monday at 3 pm

Members

  • Claire Lane, Anti-Hunger& Nutrition Coalition
  • Cheryl Thornton, consultant and retired farmer
  • Chris Iberle, City of Seattle
  • Elaine Krogfoss, Franklin-Pierce School District

Metrics & Evaluation

Goals

Measuring the impact of the network and farm to school programs

Meeting Schedule

4th Wednesday at 2 pm

Members

  • Adasha Turner, Black Seed Agroecology Farm & Modest Family Solutions
  • Angela Amico, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
  • Annette Slonim, Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)

Steering Committee

Goals

Monitoring and guiding day to day network operations

Meeting Schedule

1st Wednesday at 3 pm

Members


Storytelling

Goals

Amplifying successes and inspiring participation

Meeting Schedule

TBD

Members

  • Adele Eslinger, Viva Farms & United General District 304
  • Kendra Dean, Educational Service District 101 & Dogwild Farm
  • Kent Getzin, Chef Kent Getzin Consulting
  • Michelle Perkins, Puget Sound Food Hub