Maggie Baird is the visionary behind Support and Feed as well as a long-time vegan who is passionate about plant-based eating, helping people in need, and working to end the climate crisis. Maggie is an outspoken advocate for the “greening” of the music industry, from the impacts of touring and merchandise to photoshoots and video production, etc. Maggie offers expertise in the mission’s subject matter and has an active and engaged audience ready to get involved in supporting the cause.

Karina Gonzalez is a social impact professional with experience in program development & design, philanthropy, strategic partnerships, operational efficiency, and marketing. She has obtained her BA in International Development and holds an MS in Social Entrepreneurship from USC. Previously, Karina worked at the TIME’S UP Foundation and the International Rescue Committee in philanthropy and direct services. Karina is a proud daughter of Central American immigrants and is passionate about making a sustainable impact on communities of color.

In addition to senior executive-level entertainment industry experience, Allison also has a deep history of nonprofit leadership. She was Executive Director of the famed Groundling Theater and also for Art Share LA, a non-profit that provided art, literacy, and social services to youth and families throughout LA County. She brings wide-ranging expertise, including supervision of the construction of 30 low-income housing units in downtown Los Angeles and tireless dedication to achieving equity and belonging for all.

Megan is a Digital Media Expert with degrees in Kinesiology and Global Health. Her work with underserved communities has fueled her passion for creating educational content around sustainability, the climate crisis, and health + wellness. Megan is committed to finding equitable solutions to combating the climate crisis through digital education, working with community organizations, and collaborating with activists + artists to amplify our climate emergency. She spearheads the digital storytelling and marketing endeavors at Support and Feed.

A lifelong advocate for underserved communities and the animate world, Julie is a principled thought partner dedicated to making life better for all beings. She’s served as a founding officer or board member of diverse national and local non-profit, public, and for-profit organizations across multiple sectors, including banking, micro-granting, maternal health and family wellbeing, ecology, and the arts. She holds an M.A. in Leadership and Organizational Change and the CNAP certification for Nonprofit Accounting Professionals.

Cristina is a humanitarian and activist deeply experienced in developing and advancing social impact campaigns all over the world through a broad base of stakeholders, including regional governments, artists, policymakers, civil society, and private sector leaders. While a director at Global Citizen, she worked with the world’s leading corporations & philanthropists to create brand partnerships in the US, India, and LatAm. As an immigrant from Columbia, she is a fierce advocate for immigrant rights and the Latinx and Hispanic communities.

Jessica Kinzler has been working in the nonprofit world for ten years in programming and operations. She has a Master’s degree in Grant Writing, Management, and Evaluation. Jessica has been a vegetarian for over 20 years and loves Support + Feed’s intersectional mission for people, animals, and the planet. Jessica believes that culture is key to a successful organization and its programming. She is a compassionate advocate for the individuals and communities that she works with.

With over thirty years as a physician executive, Dr. Ambres has influenced healthcare across the spectrum. Always an advocate for nutrition-based wellness, her executive experience includes EVP Kate Farms; KPMG Partner- Global Healthcare Center of Excellence; President Lifetime Medical Group; SVP Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Chief Medical Officer- Kaleida Health System; Chairman Emergency Services-Beth Israel Medical Center; and advocacy, consultancy, and board activity to democratize accessibility to wellness, sustainability, and nutrition education.

Ms. Signorello is an attorney and founding member and helped launch Support + Feed in New York City. Her experience in corporate compliance and logistics includes Morgan Stanley and Fidelity National Financial.  She’s served on the boards of the NOIAW; the Equal Pay Coalition of the New York Women’s Agenda; GVLL, one of the largest Little League organizations in the Northeast; and as a Troop Leader and Voting Delegate for the Girl Scouts of the USA.

Multi-Grammy Award producer, artist, and lifelong vegetarian and then vegan, Finneas is outspoken about plant-based eating and dedicated to engaging his tremendous public following to help those that are less fortunate and to confront the climate change emergency. Finneas offers public exposure for Support + Feed as well as a lifetime of knowledge on all subjects important to our mission. Finneas has supported multiple fundraising activations and volunteers in meal deliveries and educational programming.

Grammy Award winner and Songwriting Hall of Fame inductee Jermaine Dupri has been vegan for over fifteen years. He is the founder of JD’s Vegan, an award-winning dairy-free frozen dessert. Jermaine has appeared in PETA campaigns promoting a vegan lifestyle and has been a leader in providing vegan meals to disadvantaged communities in Georgia.

Justin Lubliner (Founder/CEO Of The Darkroom) values and believes in the mission behind Support + Feed and, as a founding member, has dedicated his team, resources, connections, and creativity to bring as much value to the organization as possible. Since day one of his involvement, he’s brought marketing ideas, valuable relationships, and fundraising opportunities. He is highly motivated by the mission and particularly passionate about the health benefits Support + Feed provides to people in need.

Michelle Cho is Founder and Principal at Purposeful Seeding & Strategy, a social impact consulting firm specializing in vegan and animal rights campaign development and strategy. For nearly twenty years, Michelle has guided non-profit organizations and cause-driven brands and counseled talent on philanthropic activity and charitable giving. Michelle volunteers with My Friend’s Place, helping youth experiencing homelessness and the Immigrant Defenders Law Center. She lives in Los Angeles with her wife and their rescue dog, Benji.

A nonprofit and philanthropic sector leader and strategist, Nancy Berglass is known for the award-winning design and management of high-impact organizations and initiatives that pair social and cultural impact missions with the funding, capacity building, and engagement needed to meet their greatest potential. Nancy has worked with over one hundred philanthropic, nonprofit, business, and public entities addressing issues from public health to veterans’ affairs, from arts to education, and from immigrant rights to civic engagement.

For over twenty years, Nic Adler has been on a mission to make plant-based eating accessible in Los Angeles. He is VP of Goldenvoice Festivals, founder of the premier Eat Drink Vegan festival, co-founder of Monty’s Good Burger, and owner of Nic’s on Beverly. He directs the fundraising efforts for ALD Family Weekend and has helped raise over $250,000 for research. His passion to make plant-based food mainstream is the main focus of all of his endeavors.

Oliver has been an active member of Support + Feed since its inception, taking all of our meeting notes and volunteering wherever he is needed. He has an unwavering commitment to the team, a passion for helping others, and is excited to build upon our mission’s goals and expand our programming as we continue to grow. Oliver works for the Darkroom Co across the roster – including all label and producer clients.

Rose is the owner and head producer of Two Tree Events, a full-service event production company, and a founding member and former CFO of Support + Feed. She is passionate about helping people in need, particularly those experiencing food apartheid. She’s worked to reflect the founder’s vision, helping Support + Feed to become the organization it is today. Rose has a background in complex budgeting as well as a deep understanding of the businesses vital to our mission.

Sarah is an accomplished executive in the hospitality industry. She is adept at data-driven growth strategies critical to organizational initiatives and is known for marketing and strategy diligence and thoughtful governance in challenging and complex environments. Sarah has made critical contributions as an active board member and thought leader on numerous professional, public, and philanthropic boards, both regionally and nationally, including Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), ChowNow, and the UCLA Annual Restaurant Conference.

Simon is a campaign and community education expert obsessed with creating ways for global citizens to help end extreme poverty by 2030. Co-Founder of Global Citizen, he has aided the creation and development of the Global Citizen platform and Festival and overseen the more than one hundred campaign victories in which the organization played a role. He holds a Master of Development Studies from the University of Melbourne and lives in New York with his wife Rachel.

Named in Variety’s Women’s Impact Report Class of 2022, Lesley is a Global Promoter at Live Nation, where she’s known for contributing to the division’s growth. Lesley champions women in the industry by promoting female headliners while also supporting artists on and off the road in their mission. She is passionate for facilitating cause-based events like Wondalunch with Janelle Monae and her team, where they help distribute thousands of meals and supplies to families throughout Los Angeles.