At Seward Co-op, we are grateful to be a place where people feel empowered to explore their professional and personal growth. There are so many talented staff members that make our stores run smoothly each day. Compassionate, welcoming staff like new Community Engagement Specialist Lizzie Voravong (she/her) add positivity to Seward Co-op and make our stores a warm and welcoming place for everyone.

Lizzie began at Seward Co-op when she was just 17. She was excited to find a part-time job that had the flexibility to work with her school schedule and aligned with her values. Since she started in 2019, the co-op has given her many opportunities to explore different roles, from Deli Rounder, to being a Manager on Duty, to working the Produce department. Her current role is one that excites her, and she understands the importance of her job showcasing vendors’ products in demos. “The many vendors and owners of…brands that I get to meet inspire me. Seeing how hard many of them work and how passionate they are about their product makes me feel like it’s my obligation to present their products in the best way possible when I’m doing demos. This is especially true for many of the local, BIPOC and women owned brand vendors I meet.”