Kyle Karnuta | Board Chair

Kyle is long-time sustainable food and agriculture enthusiast with a background both in brand marketing and agriculture policy. She currently works as an urban agriculture curriculum specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension based in Brooklyn, NY. Kyle is passionate about environmental justice, agroecology, and creating more livable cities through improved ecological systems.

Richa Mehra | Board Vice Chair

Richa believes strongly in a just and equitable food system in which eating affordably does not come at the cost of your health. Richa graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where she wrote an Honors Thesis focused on identifying the hidden costs of cheap food in the U.S. as well as a multi-faceted approach to building a more sustainable food and farming system, and worked on a research paper with renowned food psychologist Paul Rozin about how political affiliation impacts support for food related sustainability items. Richa is excited at the prospect of providing perspective, connections, and a genuine commitment to the Slow Food board and cause.

Kristen Kampetis | Board Treasurer

Kristen firmly believes that good food is at the heart of individual and community wellbeing and is invested in the pursuit of instilling Slow Food values into the cultural consciousness of New York City.  With an academic background in economics, technology and society, Kristen has been working in Tech & Media for 15 years, and is currently a Director of Operations at Vimeo. Growing up with family in the restaurant and import business, Kristen's food roots run deep and she continues that legacy through passion as a home cook, peer mentor to those managing chronic illness with nutrition and studying for her Level 3 WSET Wine certification. 

Matt Parker | Board Secretary / Development Chair

Matt Parker brings a strong finance background and a dedication to holistic health to the Slow Food NYC board. His experience in venture capital and the circular economy, combined with entrepreneurial healthcare initiatives, align with Slow Food’s mission to drive significant change. An advocate for access to good, clean, and fair food, Matt believes in real food's vital role in preventive health and community well-being.

Matt uses his strategic insights to support sustainable and equitable food systems. He recognizes the profound impact that our food choices have on health, equity, and the environment. Committed to fostering a diverse, tradition-rich, and innovative food culture, Matt is actively involved in shaping a future where New York City’s food heritage is both celebrated and set as a model for others.

Charlie Marshall  | Board Member

Charlie is executive chef and owner of The Marshal, a sustainable wood fired farm-to-table restaurant in Manhattan. Charlie was raised on his parents’ farm and in their restaurant, so his history with the farm-to-table movement is a long one. Charlie is also the current President of the board of the NY Wine and Grape Foundation, a non-profit focused on promoting local wineries, funding oenological research, and promoting sustainable growing practices. Charlie enjoys travelling, cooking, reading, and playing cello in his rare free moments.

Craig Revord | Board Member

Craig Revord is an Executive Coach, Startup Advisor + Consultant based in New York City. Craig has been a partner, collaborator, and builder within several Start-up Accelerators, including Techstars Sustainability Accelerator (in partnership with The Nature Conservancy) where he developed coaching programs and scaled operations. Craig is also an active investor/advisor for several Wine and Community-tech Organizations including Vin Social and Cavewoman Wines in Paris, France. Offline, Craig spends his time sampling wine in obscure locations, foraging porcinis (in his native Colorado) and planning his next trip to Italy, restaurant by restaurant. Craig’s secret dream includes a mentorship with Massimo Bottura, or some unknown chef in rural Tuscany, reveling in a deep sense of place and the simple things in life.

Meredith Katibah | Board Member

Meredith Katibah is a storyteller, dancer, and food activist from North Carolina who's core passions live in the intersection between food justice, sustainability, and creative expression. She has worked in several nonprofits including a food pantry, Coalition for Healthy School Food, and her current position as Community Programs Coordinator at Dancewave, an arts nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY. Soon after moving to NYC, Meredith joined the Slow Food team as Community Engagement and Education Manager in the summer of 2024. She is excited to continue Slow Food's work to better care for people and the planet.

Karen Guzman | Board Member

Karen Guzman is passionate about connecting food systems and community. She has worked as an urban farmer in New York City for about a decade and is currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension as a specialist on the Urban Agriculture team, supporting urban farmers across the city. Karen focuses on teaching urban farmers/gardeners sustainable production methods, emphasizing soil health and how to incorporate native plantings to create a dual purpose growing space.

Laura Hoffman | Board Member

Laura Hoffman is a coach, educator, and author dedicated to fostering a healthier, more joyful, and sustainable relationship with food. She has taught about food and culture as an adjunct professor in NYU’s Food Studies program and worked with Wellness in the Schools to bring nutrition and cooking education to NYC public school students, collaborating with local restaurants to promote healthy eating. Holding master’s degrees in both Food Studies and Psychology from NYU, she integrates both disciplines to explore the psychological and cultural influences on our relationship with food. Through her company, Ignite with Laura, and her bestselling book, Savor: Quit Dieting, Relax About Food, and Eat Healthy Happily, she helps individuals rethink how they nourish themselves with mindfulness, sustainability, and joy. Passionate about building a more equitable food system, Laura is committed to supporting local farmers, promoting accessible food, and ensuring that wholesome, nourishing meals are available to all.

Edlin Choi | Board Member

Edlin is a tech worker turned farm apprentice turned food founder. Inspired by his Korean heritage, he started Reclamation Foods to capture the rich flavors and nutritional benefits found in the often overlooked cuts, like bones, fats, and other offals, starting with an award-winning Korean-style bone broth, a nostalgic nod to the nourishing soups of his childhood. He is on a mission to maximize every animal harvest to bring more nutrition to our communities and more revenue for our small farmers and processors.

Isabel Shriver | Board Member

Isabel has long been passionate about sustainability and the fight against food insecurity. A native Brooklynite, she was inspired by her parents—urban beekeepers with a rooftop apiary—and spent her youth volunteering with the Gowanus Canal Conservancy. Isabel now serves as Director in the Washington, DC-based Wilson Center’s Development Office, a leading foreign policy think tank. In her free time, Isabel enjoys urban gardening, visiting farmers’ markets, and cooking with seasonal ingredients. Committed to strengthening local food systems, Isabel is actively engaged with initiatives that promote sustainability, food justice, and community-driven agriculture.

Anna Gorshkova | Board Member

Anna has years of experience in urban food security, working with immigrant and refugee communities from Russian-speaking and Central Asian backgrounds. She collaborates with nonprofits focused on community nutrition and food justice education. Passionate about expanding access to food for underserved populations, Anna is excited to work with Slow Food NYC to strengthen community ties and develop impactful food programs in the city.

With a degree in Nutrition and Food Science, she has further researched the historical, cultural, and political significance of Russian cuisine, exploring its role in contemporary debates on sustainability and national identity. Every day she is inspired by the recipes of Darra Goldstein, Anya von Bremzen, and Olia Hercules to keep her cooking slow and traditional.

Whitney Eidman | Board Member

Melanie Schutt | Guest Board Member

Melanie has been a fan, advocate and follower of the Slow Food movement for many years. With decades of experience in marketing, events, and communications, she is also deeply passionate about sustainability. She has a background in hospitality, including working in various capacities with Snail of Approval restaurants. She believes in the good, clean, and fair food movement and understanding where our food comes from.

Jennifer Sweenie | Guest Board Member

Jennifer Sweenie is a functional nutritionist, health-supportive chef, and food and nutrition writer with over a decade of experience in the health, wellness & food space. She is passionate about educating others on the importance of consuming real, local food from sustainable sources. She believes the key to making healthier choices and behavior modification lies in understanding and awareness of the correlation between what we consume and our wellbeing. Jennifer also serves on the Board of Directors for the Farm to Consumer Foundation where she chairs the Education Committee.

Holley Atkinson | Board Supporter

Holley has been a member of Slow Food NYC since 2004 and served on the board for 12 years, from 2010 through 2021. A digital media pro with 30+ years experience, she is passionate about supporting local food, and applies her energy and expertise to broaden awareness of Slow Food NYC and other good food causes. Holley also consults to a number of food & tech-related ventures through Making Food Work and is a mentor to startups in several food & ag accelerator programs.