Wednesday, June 12th 2024
(130 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208) & Virtual
Renata Gwozdz
CEO Empowers
I have a background in fine arts and education, but began in Human Services not long after college as an assistant at the CEO Food Pantry. Working to fight against food insecurity and support my communities needs put me on a path within CEO. I found a passion for Community Action and grew my career through various positions at CEO including administrative supports, direct customer service, mobilization of interns and volunteers, program design, and eventually program management. Over the years I have seen the impact of Community Action and the importance of supporting and uplifting individuals and familiers through resources, kindess, and respect. I look forward to continuing my professional development and growth in my current position as Director of Community Services, espeically through the development of partnerships and collaboration like the Nourish NY Dream Team.
Speaking In:
Collaboration in the Face of Competition: The Nourish NY Dream Team
Is it better to be collaborative or competitive? Should we be generous or selfish? When several Albany and Troy programs received the Nourish New York (NNY) grant, we decided to create the "NNY Dream Team" and invented a new process to share NY grown food with new networks of food pantries in various settings: urban, rural and in public schools. We enjoy talking about cider donuts, halal chicken, and flavored honey. See how these pantries came together to make those dollars stretch for dozens of pantries in 3 counties.
12:00 p.m.
Froman 102
Wednesday, June 12th 2024
(130 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208) & Virtual