Team

Feed The Hunger Fund feeds your capacity to accomplish what matters most to you. Our team works hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs and funders in Hawaii and California, to create a world where access to loans and opportunity catalyze positive changes in food equity, security and sustainability.

CAREERS:
Feed The Hunger Fund endeavors to make our website and job application process accessible to any and all users. If you require assistance at any stage of the job application process due to an accessibility issue or with matters related to Section 504 compliance, please contact us at info@feed-hunger.com or call Mike Canale, by phone at (773) 480-9226. Information can be provided in an alternative format or language upon request.
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Meet our Board of Directors

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Mark Murakami

Board Chair

Maria-Soledad

Maria Soledad Teh

Vice Chair

Eunice-Azzani

Eunice Azzani

Board Member

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Philip Bacchus

Board Member

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Avary Maunakea

Board Member

Leticia-Corona

Leticia Corona

Board Member

Bret-Malone

Brett Melone

Board Member

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Vivian Pham

Treasurer

Puanani-Burgess

Puanani Burgess 

In Memoriam

Meet our Staff

We are a small but mighty team who are ready to roll up our sleeves and jump into the kitchen or get down in the dirt with you! Meet our California and Hawaii teams. 

Chief Excutive Officer

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Patti-Chang

Patti Chang

Chief Executive Officer

Hawaii Team

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Aaron Ellis

Director of Programs and Lending
Oahu, Hawaii

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Eric Bowman

Loan Officer
Hawaii Island, Hawaii

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Lama Chang

Business Development Specialist/ Lending Officer
Oahu, Hawaii

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Natalie Aczon

Business Development Specialist/ Marketing Specialist
Oahu, Hawaii

California Team

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Meche Sansores

Senior Loan Officer
Bay Area, California

 

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Juan Santiago

Loan Officer
Central Valley, California

Administrative Team

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Shanti Narasimham

Chief Financial Officer

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Mike Canale

Portfolio Manager

 

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