Network Action Teams (NATs) provide logistical and administrative support to ensure coordinated progress towards focus areas.
Network Action Teams: Advocacy | Metrics & Evaluation | Steering Committee | Storytelling
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

