Trend-buster: Kara Ross, the new CEO for Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Did you know that 75% of the people who work in the non-profit world are women, but only 45% of the top CEO positions are held by women.

Kara has worked in the food bank world for over 20 years and is a logistical wizard. Tune in to hear Phil, Gerry and Kara discuss crisis and communication, innovations, opportunities and impact.

Iron Sharpens Iron

“HUNGER IS NOT BETTER THAN WE ARE, IT IS NOT BIGGER THAN WE ARE, AND IT IS NOT BEYOND US TO SOLVE.”
Featuring innovative leaders from government, industry and nonprofit organizations, Food First is a platform for sharing ideas and, more importantly, solutions to end food insecurity. Dr. Knight is a tireless advocate, believing that Michigan, the nation’s second most diverse agricultural state, can prove that hunger is not better, not stronger, and not smarter than us.