DEAR FRIENDS OF GROWING CHEFS,
We at Growing Chefs have two amazing announcements to share. First, it is with great pleasure that we announce the hiring of Co-Executive Directors, Amanda Adams and Jaydeen Williams. We are excited to have two people that live the Growing Chefs mission, vision and values to lead our beloved charity into the future. The internal promotion of these two fabulous leaders also creates space in the organization for staff to grow and flourish under their tutelage.
The Co-ED model supports the development and implementation of the strategic plan that guides the organization. The Co-EDs provide leadership for the staff, programs, organizational operations, and the execution of the Growing Chefs mission. Both Co-EDs report directly to the Board of Directors, through the Chair/Co-Chairs.
Amanda and Jaydeen have been with Growing Chefs for eight and seven years respectively and were previously in Director roles.
As Co-Executive Directors, Amanda and Jaydeen will be responsible for:
Developing and ensuring implementation of the strategic plan alongside the Board of Directors
People and culture
Organizational operations
Acting as the public face of the organization
Additionally, as Co-ED, Communications and Engagement, Jaydeen will be specifically responsible for:
Donor prospecting, cultivation, and engagement
Communications and community engagement
Additionally, as Co-ED, Programs and Operations, Amanda will be specifically responsible for:
Overseeing the development, delivery, and operations of all Growing Chefs programming and related activities
Advocacy and community partner engagement
We are also excited to announce that Amanda and her partner are expecting! Amanda will be taking parental leave beginning July-ish (not always the easiest thing, predicting when babies will join us outside of the womb!) The board and staff wish Amanda and her growing family health and happiness as they embark on this new stage of life. Amanda has big shoes to fill, but Growing Chefs will be looking to hire a special individual to help out during Amanda’s parental leave.
If you are interested in becoming Growing Chefs’ Interim Co-Executive Director, Programs & Operations please check out our call for applications to find out more about this role and how to apply.
We are so enthused about what the future looks like under the guidance of these two amazing humans, who have already taken on many of these responsibilities and have shown incredible leadership and vision. Please join us in wishing them congratulations and continued success!
Sincerely,
Ted and Brent, Co-Chairs, on behalf of the Board of Directors