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The UNFI Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit on a mission to inspire better food systems and nurture everyday health.

Board of Directors

Matt Echols

Matt Echols

Chairman

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, UNFI

Alisha Real

Alisha Real

Executive Director

Vice President of ESG and Social Impact, UNFI

Michael Funk

Michael Funk

Director

Board of Directors, UNFI

Thomas Dziki

Thomas Dziki

Director

Senior Vice President of Network Construction and Facility Maintenance, UNFI

Wendy Fresques

Wendy Fresques

Director

Senior Director, Customer and Growth Channel Marketing, UNFI

Jody Hyvarinen

Jody Hyvarinen

Director

Senior Vice President Deputy General Counsel, Securities and Board Governance, UNFI

Nadine Parris

Nadine Parris

Director

Marketing Director, UNFI Professional Services

Raymel Bradford

Raymel Bradford

Director

General Manager, Hopkins Distribution Center, UNFI

Victor Velazquez

Victor Velazquez

Director

Senior Vice President of Digital Customer Supplier Experience, UNFI

Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson

Director

Account Manager, Produce, UNFI

Aliona Mikhed

Aliona Mikhed

Director

Sales Manager, UNFI

Andrew Hull

Andrew Hull

Director

Vice President of Finance, UNFI Canada

Board members visit farm
UNFI Foundation board members visit a community garden operated by Rhode Island grant partner Southside Community Land Trust.
Board members visit farm with focus on produce