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Our Team

#TeamCFA works collaboratively to strengthen services, respond to emerging needs, and support the communities we serve.

Together, our staff and board bring a wide range of experience, perspectives, and expertise to CFA’s work. Across programs, operations, advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement.

Staff Members

  • Nicole Davis

    Executive Director

  • Valerie Anderson

    Deputy Director

  • Susan Porchen

    Senior Manager Administration & Projects

  • Myra Miller

    Finance Director

  • Frank Ruiz

    Operations Director

  • Lori Oliff

    Food Outreach Services Director

  • Joy Ingilzian

    Homelessness Prevention Program & Contracts Senior Manager

  • Lisa Pitz

    Hunger Free New Jersey Director

  • Vanessa J. Hawthorne

    Communications Strategist

  • Phyllis Crawley

    HFNJ Outreach Coordinator

  • Claudia Granados

    Saddle Brook Site Manager

  • Nellieann Galarza-Linares

    Hackensack Site Manager

  • Joshua Mead

    Events Manager

  • Laura Kim

    Volunteer Program Manager

Board of Directors

  • Michele Calise

    Board President

  • Dorothy W. Anderson

    Treasurer

  • Menen Mathias-Fredericks, MD

    Board Director

  • Drew Kyndall Ross (Dr. Rev.)

    Board Director

  • Shelley Eleby

    Board Director

  • Stephen Selver

    Board Director

  • Walton Clark

    Board Director

  • Marcia Levy

    Board Director

  • Linda Kligman

    Board Director

  • Lauren McGovern

    Board Director

  • Rashard Mills

    Board Director

  • Paula Gilligan

    Board Director

  • Chondra Young

    Board Director

  • Kim Mills

    Board Director