Who we are

We empower youth ages 10-24 to cultivate essential life skills and confidence through food education, career exploration, mentorship, and industry immersion.

Mission

Meet the Team

Youth Empowerment Board

  • Diamond Dantzler

    Secretary, Alumni Chair, DFA Alum

  • Neva Celiker

    Member, DFA Alum

  • Rashawn Grayson

    Member, DFA Alum

  • Brandon Johnson

    Adult Advisor, DFA Alum

  • Deshawn Lindsay

    Youth Liaison, DFA Alum

  • Shyla Rucker

    President, DFA Alum

  • Le'Genevieve Squires

    Adult Advisor

Board of Directors

  • Ederique Goudia headshot

    Ederique Goudia

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Bill Greene headshot

    Bill Greene

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Noam Kimelman headshot

    Noam Kimelman

    BOARD MEMBER, DFA CO-FOUNDER

  • Desiré Levy headshot

    Desiré Vincent Levy

    BOARD CHAIR

  • Anthony Lombardo headshot

    Anthony Lombardo

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Jen Rusciano headshot

    Jen Rusciano

    BOARD MEMBER, DFA CO-FOUNDER

  • Brittany Rhodes

    BOARD MEMBER