Vina Kay Vice President, Movement Capacity Building at Race Forward Incumbent I am running for re-election to the Seward Co-op Board of Directors after having served one term. My first three years as a board member have presented multiple challenges to our co-op and to our community, and I believe that having the experience I…

John Fieldstrom Natural Foods Administration Ever since I became a member-owner of Seward, I’ve thought about running for the board. I have been actively involved in natural food cooperatives, sustainable food system work, and community organizing my entire adult life. In fact, my first job out of undergrad was as the grocery manager for another…

Mia Divecha Research Engineer When I walk into the Franklin store, I feel at home. I am surrounded by fresh, local food that nourishes my body; products that align with my values, and a diversity of people that represents my own multitude of identities. I am often at the intersection of multiple identities: I am…

Tami Bauers Freelance Project Coordinator Since 1994 I have served co-ops as an employee,  member, owner/shopper and, most recently, on a freelance basis in project coordination. I am enrolled in the Certificate Program at the International Centre for Co-operative Management at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, which has expanded my understanding about the cooperative movement.…