Who we are
At Detroit Food Academy, food is more than a meal — it’s a gateway to learning, leadership, health, and opportunity. Through edible education, mentorship, and industry immersion, we help young people cultivate essential life skills, grow confidence, and build college and career pathways within our food system and beyond.
Mission
Meet the Team
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Jermond Booze
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Diamond Dantzler
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Tiffiny Jones
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Amanda Saab
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Le’Genevieve Squires
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Crys Staffney
Youth Empowerment Board
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Diamond Dantzler
Secretary, Alumni Chair, DFA Alum
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Neva Celiker
Member, DFA Alum
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Rashawn Grayson
Member, DFA Alum
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Brandon Johnson
Adult Advisor, DFA Alum
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Deshawn Lindsay
Youth Liaison, DFA Alum
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Tahmid Rahman
Member
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Shyla Rucker
President, DFA Alum
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Le'Genevieve Squires
Adult Advisor
Board of Directors
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Ederique Goudia
BOARD MEMBER
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Bill Greene
BOARD MEMBER
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Noam Kimelman
BOARD MEMBER, DFA CO-FOUNDER
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Desiré Vincent Levy
BOARD CHAIR
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Anthony Lombardo
BOARD MEMBER
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Jen Rusciano
BOARD MEMBER, DFA CO-FOUNDER
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Brittany Rhodes
BOARD MEMBER