The Kamloops Food Policy Council is notifying the public that our Board Director, Greg Unger, will be on leave from the KFPC Board, effective September 14, 2026 to October 18, 2026, as he has announced his candidacy for Kamloops City Council. 

Greg is the Market Manager for Kamloops Regional Farmers' Market and the Community Gardens Coordinator for Interior Community Services.

Greg appreciates all that the KFPC does for food security and has the skills and connections to contribute to the organizations work in a meaningful way.

Lisa is an advocate for local, transformative, just and equiatble economies for everyone, everywhere.

They previously worked for Skeetchestn as the Food Sovereignty Community Liaison, where they were a conduit for community, education, inspiration, and confidence building around anything food related. Lisa has recently completed their MSc in Environment and Management from Royal Roads.

Lisa is grateful for the skies, rivers, and seasons Secwepemculecw offers. 

Neha works as the Social Media Manager for Beckett Films (The Seeds of Vandana Shiva) and as the Research & Communications Coordinator at Navdanya International. She is also a full time student in Thompson Rivers University's Master of Art in Human Rights & Social Justice program.

Neha resonates with the vision and values of the KFPC and wants to contibute to fulfulling the KFPC's missions.

Ananna is a passionate lifelong learner who loves connecting people, cultures, and food. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and is about to begin her Master's in International Humanitarian Affairs with the University of York. In her work with international students, Ananna has built meaningful cross-cultural relationshops, while her love for gardening keeps her grounded in her local community through the Kamloops City Community Gardens.

A seasoned traveler who has explored many parts of the world, she deams of spending a year abroad teaching English and discovering new places. As a board member of the KFPC, Ananna brings her warmth, curisoity, and global perspective to support a vibrant and sustainable local food system.

Nelson is passionate about food security and equitable access to basic needs for everyone in the community. He has a brackground in sociology and criminology with his career spanning law enforcement, nonprofit work, harm reduction, and public health. Between his work across these sectors, volunteer experience, and community organizing, Nelson is experienced in bringing people together to work for the common good of all. Nelson has a deep admiration for the work of the KFPC and all of the organizations working to keep the people of Kamloops fed, safe, and thriving.

Jenny Green is passionate about bringing people together to build strong, healthy communities. For more than 18 years, she has helped people collaborate, share ideas, and take action on what matters most to their communities. She believes that working together can spark lasting change and contribute to a food system that supports everyone. Jenny has worked with local governments, Indigenous partners, and community groups to strengthen the social and physical environments that shape people’s health. She leads a team at Interior Health focused on healthy community development.

Jenn Johnson (she/her) is the Regional Coordinator for United Way BC in the Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo region. Her works gives her insight into the gaps, challenges, and strengths in the non-profit sector in the region, and she sees the need for organizations like KFPC to fill an important convening, leadership, and advocacy role. She recently completed her MA in Human Rights and Social Justice at TRU and has called Kamloops home for 16 years.  

Barbara is a senior leader in the longterm care sector, bringing extencive experiance in leadership, nutritional services, and community focused initiatives.

She hopes to contribute knowledge of food and care systems and a commitment to streghthening local food systems.