Nick Stavely, Director of Incentive Programs
Nick leads food access programming across the FRESHFARM network of farmers markets and partners, leveraging regional partnerships, collective action, and data to improve the local food system. With more than 10 years of experience working with local farmers and food producers, social service organizations, and government partners, Nick has created positive change for the region combining new technology with community engagement. Nick previously oversaw the day-to-day implementation of 15 farmers markets and staff for Community Foodworks. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park and loves sourdough from market.
Nancy Barrett, Food Access Associate
Nancy was born and raised in Prince George’s County. She works at ECO City Farms, a teaching and learning urban farming nonprofit, as their Communications and Operations Coordinator. Nancy is very passionate about local food systems as a strategy for community wellbeing, ecological restoration, and combatting and responding to the climate crisis. Favorite market products: apples, mushrooms, seedlings
Barbara DeSilva, Food Access Program Coordinator
Passionate about the intersections of human ecology and public health, Barbara is drawn to the interdisciplinary nature of food systems work. With previous experience in international development, program management, grassroots organizing, and organic farming, Barbara looks forward to using her varied skillset when supporting food access initiatives with the FRESHFARM team. Favoreite market products: Golden Delicious apples and dandelion greens
Victoria Scarangella, Food Access Program Senior Manager
As Food Access Program Senior Manager, Victoria’s role is to implement local food access solutions in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. To achieve this goal, Victoria leads the implementation, management, and evaluation of regional incentive programs in addition to overseeing the incentives programs’ Coalition. Victoria started learning to cook even as she was still learning to walk, albeit in a cardboard kitchen. With a longstanding passion for equitable food access, Victoria found her way to FRESHFARM where she engages with local farmers, vendors, and community members to improve access to nutrition incentives programs and healthy, culturally-significant foods, and to bolster the local food economy. Favorite market products: baked goods and garlic
Corey Snedgen, Food Access Operations Manager
Corey started at FRESHFARM in 2016, where he went from intern to coordinator of FRESHFARM’s Market Share program in 2018. Over the years, he has managed several farmers markets and served as Market Personnel Manager before joining the food access team in 2023. Corey joined FRESHFARM to connect with farmers and better understand where our food comes from. He has an extensive background working with produce. Previously, he has worked as a produce buyer, farm manager, and vendor for farms in Virginia and Maryland. Favorite market product: hot sauce and hot peppers
Valentina Soto Ruiz, Food Access Associate
As an artist and environmental professional, Valentina a firm believer in the interconnectedness of ecology, environmental justice, and social equity, with food justice at the center. She was born and raised in Colombia, where she grew up eating fresh vegetables and nourishing meals from her grandmother’s kitchen. Valentina has also called Maryland home for over a decade, and they wish others could experience what they had growing up—access to fresh food and connection to the land and people who sustain and grow it. Valentina is inspired to contribute to local food systems change that ensures a food-secure future for all. Favorite market product: Ferments and heirloom tomatoes!
Market Champions: Juanita Blassingame, Marie Brown, Brenda Person, Kimberly Price, Mary Rossettos
SUN Bucks Call Center Team
Dani Acevedo, Bilingual Call Center Associate
Dani is an artist that uses her skills to give back to the community, and she personally knows how hard it can be to have fresh food on the table. Dani’s excited to work for FRESHFARM because FRESHFARM’s mission aligns with her values. When I’m not working on her art, Dani is outside with her cat Webster checking out the new growth in her garden. Favorite market product: any type of fruit or greens
Danielle Doubt, Call Center Manager
Danielle is passionate about building community through food and creating meaningful connections with people and the land. She’s excited to join the FRESHFARM Food Access team and contribute to advancing food equity and justice in Washington, DC and the broader DMV region. Previously, Danielle worked on international programs aimed at strengthening local governance and improving access to public services. Favorite market products: cinnamon buns, cheddar scones, and radishes
Rodney Fuller, Call Center Manager
Before joining FRESHFARM, Rodney worked in several community organizing, environmental education, nonprofit management, and culinary arts organizations where he saw firsthand how access to fresh, healthy food can transform communities. Rodney was drawn to FRESHFARM because of its holistic approach to strengthening local food systems—supporting farmers, educating youth, and increasing food access all at once. What inspires Rodney most about this work is seeing how local food brings people together—whether it’s a farmer’s market bustling with neighbors or a classroom garden where students discover the joy of growing their own food. Rodney’s passionate about creating more equitable, sustainable food systems, and he’s excited to be part of an organization that makes a real impact in our region. Favorite market product: summer squash
Wali Ghaffar, Call Center Associate
Wali has always been a part of social events surrounding food accessibility to local families. It brings joy to Wali’s heart to offer safe and good quality food to people’s homes. Growing up, Wali watched and worked in grandma’s garden and actively participated in mom’s food offering events. Wali comes from a giving family, so it makes sense as to why Wali followed along this path and discovered FRESHFARM. Favorite market product: lobster mushrooms and fresh baked goods
Lisa Goodson, Call Center Associate
Lisa loves being associated with beautiful, colorful, healthy dietary options that are available to all throughout our metropolitan area. FRESHFARM is such a trusted, long-term solution to being that go-to resource to individuals in our community when seeking what’s best to help their families. Lisa is honored to be a part of that! Favorite market product: any baked goods and fresh apples
Natalie Grandle, Call Center Associate
Favorite market product: tomatoes!
Tolu Igun, Call Center Associate
Tolu has been distributing, growing and having the most wonderful conversations about food in the DMV community since 2020 and is excited to join the SUN Bucks Team at FRESHFARM to continue doing this work. For the past few seasons, they’ve also operated OlaLekan Farm, a diversified vegetable farm and destination in the community for wellness, wholesome connection, and education in Upper Marlboro, MD. Favorite market products: Ginger and garlic scapes
Yadiel Meléndez, Bilingual Call Center Associate
Yadiel has been involved in community organizing since before high school age and has always held a passion for helping others in a variety of capacities including mental health, harm reduction, and housing and food security. FRESHFARM’s mission very closely aligns with their values and they are ecstatic to be part of the team for their second year! Favorite market product: Acorn Squash
Ian Whittington, Call Center Associate
For the past few years Ian has worked in a support role for an early childhood education nonprofit. Before that he did work centered around food access, so he’s excited to join FRESHFARM to return to his roots in food work. Favorite market product: strawberries
Emily Zomoroudi, Bilingual Call Center Associate
Favorite market products: DMV empanadas (all season!), yellow squash (summertime), white peaches (summertime)