LEADERSHIP

With over 8 years of dedicated experience in non-profit leadership, Kitty is committed to supporting her community. Grateful for the opportunity to be deeply engaged in food justice, security, and sovereignty, she holds firm in the principled belief that food is a fundamental human right.

 

Outside of the Parkdale Community Food Bank, you will find Kitty pursuing many hobbies including textile arts, cooking and caring for her plants and two senior pets!

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Favourite Spot in Parkdale: Parkdale Library and Studio Brillantine

Go-to recipe: Pea & Salmon Fishcakes (can sub canned tuna!)

Liza has been with the Board since March 2023 and has been supporting financial forecasting and strategic planning. She has an economics and public policy background and has been working in policy for over 10 years.

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Favourite spot in Parkdale: any spot where she can enjoy the murals and street art of Parkdale

Go-to Recipe: Lobio

Miles is an award-winning strategic communications professional with experience in non-profits, universities and newsrooms. Prior to joining the board, he was a frontline volunteer at PCFB.

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Favourite spot in Parkdale: Momo House

Go-to recipe: Coconut Chickpea Curry

Brad Rether joined the Board in January 2025. He brings over 30 years of  leadership experience in financial management, strategic planning, and operational excellence from his tenure at TD  Bank Financial Group. A long-time Toronto resident deeply committed to his community, Brad is passionate about advancing food security and fostering inclusivity.

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Favourite spot in Parkdale: The Rhino

Go-to Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Jane has been serving on the Board since 2022.  Although she recently moved out of the neighbourhood, Jane was a long-time resident of Parkdale and continues to have a strong tie to the community. Jane specializes in Human Resources and is deeply appreciative of the opportunity to lend her expertise to the benefit of the Food Bank. 

 

Favourite spot in Parkdale: the Milky Way

Go-to Recipe: Cheesy Potatoes 

Matthew is an award-winning brand, communication, and digital strategy expert with over 30 years of experience helping leading charities further their missions. Co-Founder of A.K.A. New Media Inc., Matthew currently provides digital strategic consultation and volunteers at the PCFB. He and his wife are raising their 4 kids in the Parkdale community.

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Favourite spot in Parkdale: Sunnyside Provisions (and their give back program)

Go-to Recipe: Easy Chicken & Veggie Bake

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Sherri grew up in Parkdale, attended both Parkdale Public and Parkdale Collegiate. She was a volunteer for many years at another food bank and soup kitchen and was thrilled when she had the opportunity to join the Board. She thoroughly enjoyed getting the new Dunn location up and running and looks forward to continuing to support the food bank in all of its endeavours.

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Favourite spot in Parkdale: Ali's Roti Shop or Simpl Things

Go-to Recipe: 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies

Tara is a recognized collaborative leader with over 25 years experience in a variety of settings and roles that provide services for vulnerable populations in the not-for-profit sector. Her areas of expertise include Fund Development, Program Management, Communications, Community Development, Therapeutic Recreation Programming, Volunteer Management and Strategic Planning. Currently, Tara is the Director of Resource Development with Distress Centres of Greater Toronto and has been with the organization for the past six years. Tara grew up in the west end of Toronto and believes that access to food and housing is a basic human right. She is excited to join the board at PCFB and help her community. In her spare time, Tara is an avid reader and walker who enjoys nature and exploring urban markets with her two teenage daughters

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Favourite spot in Parkdale: Made You Look Jewelry 

Go-to Recipe: Fajita Hasselback Chicken

Tom is a lifelong public defender who recently relocated from the United States to Toronto. After several months reviewing cases at Innocence Canada, he now works as Duty Counsel with Legal Aid Ontario in the Toronto office. He first encountered PCFB as a volunteer delivery driver and is proud to give back to the city he loves as a member of the Board.

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Favourite spot in Parkdale: Larry's Folly 

Go-to Recipe: Saag Paneer

Chelsea Barnett is a people and culture leader with experience in both the corporate food sector and the non-profit world. She lives in the neighbourhood and brings expertise in organizational development, DEI, and strategic execution. A recent CivicAction DiverseCity Fellow, she is passionate about community building and equity, and is proud to support the essential work of the Parkdale Community Food Bank as a board member since 2025.​

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Favourite spot in Parkdale: Tammy's

Go-to Recipe:  A Baked Salad