STAFF
Contact at: travis@appfoodworks.org
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Travis Lesser
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Landry
Jennifer is a free-lance technical writer with expertise in grant writing & application preparation, grant review, grant administration, USDA-NOP compliance, and in-field consulting organic agriculture production. She carries a Bachelor's Degree in Plant Science from Texas Tech, and a Master's in Horticulture from Penn State. Previously, she has worked as Assistant Produce Manager, Assistant Crew Leader, and Market Manager for New Morning Farm, growing in part for Tuscarora Organic Growers Co-op, and served as General Manager for Friends & Farmers Co-op. Jennifer has contributed her vast knowledge, expertise, and passion for agriculture and local food to App Food Works since the very early stages of the concept's development.
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Daniel McNulty
Daniel has earned Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, and an MBA, both from Penn State University. Currently, he serves as Regional Manager for Nature's Medicines, overseeing the operation and growth of the company's medicinal marijuana dispensaries in Central PA. Previously, Daniel as worked as an Adjunct Professor at Penn State, a Global Marketing Intern for PPG Industries, served in Operations and Sales Manger roles for Darden, and continues to offer his expertise through services with his own consultancy, McNulty Business Consulting.
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Elizabeth Kennedy
Liz holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville, and has served in roles for WalMart and Shaner Hotels, among others. While earning her MBA from Penn State University, she served as the VP of Communications for Penn State's chapter of Net Impact, and worked for the Penn State Sustainability Institute as the Regional Food Systems Project Assistant. Among her duties in that role, she worked directly with the Penn State Student Farm to help scale up their operations, and provided first steps in authoring a white paper and developing initial steps toward creating a food hub in Central PA. Her early work was integral to the creation of Appalachian Food Works.
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Camille MarsauxCamille first came to State College in the fall of 2016 to do research in the Agricultural economics, Sociology and Education department at Penn State, and participate in putting together a new course (AG BM 170z: Exploring the U.S. Food System from Farm to Table). Since then, she has lived between State College and France, where she grew up and graduated from AgroParisTech (Paris) with a master's degree in agricultural economics and supply chain. Currently, she is working at Blommer Chocolate, a cocoa bean processor and chocolate manufacturer, where she leads sustainability initiatives related to ingredient sourcing and the company's environmental impact & carbon footprint. In addition, she has always been interested in where our food comes from, how it reaches our plates, and seeking solutions that would improve the sustainability of our food supply.
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Jake TanisCurrently making the transition to beef farming, Jake’s beginnings are in the dairy industry while growing up in New Jersey. Formerly known as Ideal Holsteins, they have been at their current location in central Pennsylvania for nearly 30 years. His vast background in raising cattle, as well as his strong ties to Penn's Valley provide a unique and valuable perspective to the team. Jake's son currently helps with the operation, and he also (wisely) credits his wife Sally for her integral role with the farm.
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Tania LuciowTania is the Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications for The Graduate School at Penn State University, where she is responsible for developing a strong brand profile and increasing the visibility of graduate education at Penn State. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Penn State, and prior to her returning to State College in 2013, she held roles for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund as a Prospect Researcher and then Communications & Social Media Manager, as well as working as a Development Assistant for Rebuilding Together of Washington, D.C..
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