Board of Directors

gideon adams

Gideon Adams is the Vice President for Community Health and Engagement at Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. Among other things, he is responsible for strategic planning and implementation of partnerships and programs that will work to “shorten the lines” of those living with food insecurity and to increase access to nutrition education and information, including assistance in applying for SNAP and other safety net benefits.

Dr. Monique Bethell, PhD, MPH

Dr. Monique Bethell is a multifaceted leader with expertise on key issues related to public health, education, and food systems and health equity. Dr. Bethell has developed innovative efforts to promote health, racial equity, and strategies for building healthy communities.

bianca howard

Bianca Howard is an environmental educator with a professional passion for trash. Bianca is a proud graduate of North Carolina State University and the University of Florida. She serves as the Outreach and Marketing Supervisor for Wake County Solid Waste Management, where her responsibilities include coordinating a drop-off collection program for wasted food. Bianca also leads the Food Recovery Circle at CAFN.

cindy sink

Cindy Sink is a retired media marketing executive with almost two decades of marketing, communications, and development experience in the community health and food systems space. She is currently a writer, coach, and facilitator for amplifying women’s truth. Cindy leads the Economic Development and Policy Circle and convenes a coalition of workforce development organizations with the goal of developing a county-wide Living Wage Certification Program and Small Business Resource Center.