About Us

Our Mission

Together, we connect, share, and celebrate nutritious food, education, and community. 

Vision

Creating communities where everyone has the right and opportunity to eat well, be nourished, and thrive.  

Bounty & Soul Manifesto

We believe in the power of commUNITY

We believe food is a human right.

Food is love. Food is medicine. Food is justice. 

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We know our farmers and they know us.

We honor their work as sacred. 

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Knowledge is power and communities are wise.

Communities have the resources to care for each other. 

Together, we are creating a food and health system
where everyone has the opportunity to eat well,
be nourished and thrive. 

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Everyone has a right to abundance and to define their well-being on their own terms.

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We welcome you. 

We value you as a whole person.

We will greet you by name.

We choose love. 

Bounty & Soul is proud to be a living wage certified employer.

Our Team

Those who dedicate their time and passion to fulfilling our mission!

Our Staff

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Ali Casparian

Executive Director and Founder

Ali is the Founder and Executive Director of Bounty & Soul, a non-profit organization co-creating healthy communities by connecting people to food, education and each other through a ...

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Ali is the Executive Director and Founder of Bounty & Soul, a non-profit organization co-creating healthy communities by connecting people to food, education and each other through a no cost cooperative model.

Ali graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Muhlenberg College and spent over 25 years as a director in the food industry in New York. After a near-death experience, Ali left the corporate life to pursue a path of holistic health and wellness in North Carolina. She received her certification as a Health and Wellness Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, the largest nutrition school in the world and is also an Advanced Food-Healing Certified Instructor from the Supreme Science Qi Gong Center. During this time, she found herself food insecure and not able to access nutritious foods and seeing many others in the same situation. Ali founded Bounty & Soul in 2014 after experiencing the urgent need to bridge the gap between food security and whole person health. Her passion and experience with growing and preparing healthy foods, natural healing, leading and connecting with people led her to start the organization. Through Bounty & Soul, Ali has created a place where people can gather, feel valued and be inspired to make healthy choices, no matter where they are in their life.

Besides her role as Executive Director, Ali frequently shares her expertise and experience in food security, health & wellness and community engagement through public speaking engagements and panel discussions.

Ali has received many leadership and community service awards. She has been honored with WLOS TV (Asheville, NC) Person of the Week, eTown’s eChievement Award, Rotary Club’s John K. Abernathy Service Award, and NY Mayoral “Leadership During Crisis” Award for 9/11.

Ali, and the work of Bounty & Soul, has also been featured in the November 2019 issue of Eating Well Magazine.

Personally, Ali enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking and spending time with family.

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Paula Sellars

Deputy Director

Paula’s expertise is human development and social change. As Deputy Director of Bounty & Soul, she works with our team to ensure that the heart of our mission is achieved in all of our programs...

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Paula’s expertise is human development and social change. As Deputy Director of Bounty & Soul, she works with our team to ensure that the heart of our mission is achieved in all of our programs. She works with community stakeholders to identify future needs and desires in the community and steer the organization toward the collaborative fulfillment of those aspirations.

Formerly a family therapist and cranio-sacral therapist, she specialized in family systems, adolescence, and trauma recovery. Paula is the originator of the training methodology, Docutraining®, a community-based, scalable, trauma-informed training approach to social change movements that impact public health. As such, Paula is the curriculum developer of Darkness to Light’s award-winning, evidence-based Stewards of Children®, an international child sexual abuse prevention Docutraining® and suite of associated trainings that effect behavior-change in child protection. Paula is also the developer of Docutraining® for older adults and family caregivers that shift the paradigm of aging to partnership and mutual contribution. As co-owner and trainer with Phoenix Possibilities, Paula taught the Cliff Jumping® Program and other leadership development programs for individuals, couples, and organizational groups. As a social change agent, she weaves her knowledge and experience to inspire vitality, integrity, and community action.

Paula enjoys the outdoors, cooking and entertaining friends, film-making, astrology, and consciousness studies. She is happiest in big, collaborative projects that impact large systems.

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Linda Cohen

Director of Business & Finance

Linda is our Director of Business & Finance and has been working for non-profits in this role for over 35 years.  Committed to leading organizations in their financial growth and planning, she...

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Linda is our Director of Business & Finance and has been working for non-profits in this role for over 35 years. Committed to leading organizations in their financial growth and planning, she has worked alongside Executive leadership in strategic planning and implementing policies and practices that align with the organization’s mission, vision and long-term goals. Her interests outside of work include gardening, hiking, and experimenting with new homemade soup and bread recipes.

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Claudie Babineaux

Director of Food & Farms

Claudie is happy to be joining the team at Bounty & Soul.  She started as a delivery driver and soon became the Director of Food and Farms...

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Claudie is happy to be joining the team at Bounty & Soul.  She started as a delivery driver and soon became the Director of Food and Farms. After spending several years as a Park Ranger and later a Firefighter/EMT, Claudie found her calling in sustainable agriculture. She has spent the last ten years managing farms throughout the southeast ranging from small-scale market gardens to a large-scale CSA farm. She also spent several years managing the student farm at the University of Florida which provided food for the on-campus food pantry as well as other local food pantries. Claudie is passionate about food security and is excited to be a part of the community of individuals working towards reducing hunger and making food available to all.

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Jennifer Trippe

Director of Programs & Facilities

Jennifer comes to Bounty & Soul with more than two decades of experience between the food systems and health & wellness...

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Jennifer comes to Bounty & Soul with more than two decades of experience between the food systems and health and wellness sphere. She built MANNA FoodBank's inaugural nutrition program and worked across Western North Carolina building partnerships and collaborations that address hunger’s impact on health. She was a massage therapist for many years and brings a broad range of experience that will support Bounty & Soul's community focused work. Many spring and fall weekends, you can find Jennifer trackside, as a volunteer race Marshall, at world class racing events. She loves spending time in the woods with her dog and is an avid antique and vintage collector.

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Laila Johnston

Director of Development

Laila brings over 15 years of nonprofit experience to Bounty & Soul, with a career shaped by a deep commitment to community...

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Laila brings over 15 years of nonprofit experience to Bounty & Soul, with a career shaped by a deep commitment to community, sustainability, and relationship-driven change. With an educational background in freshwater planning and policy, including PhD work at Clemson University from 2010–2014, Laila’s work has long centered on connecting people, resources, and purpose. After five years of program work along rivers in coastal South Carolina, she discovered a growing passion for the development side of nonprofit work: translating donors’ interests, values, and generosity into meaningful, measurable impact. That insight led her to transition into full-time fundraising, and in 2019 she made the move to Asheville to pursue this path. Since then, she has built strong partnerships that fuel mission-driven organizations—you might recognize her from her time at RiverLink or Asheville Humane Society. Originally from Austin, Texas, Laila has fallen in love with Western North Carolina and is thrilled to be part of the Bounty & Soul team. As Development Director, she brings strategic expertise, warmth, and a collaborative spirit to growing the resources that make the mission possible. When she’s not cultivating relationships or dreaming up what’s next, she’s often joined by her dog Finn, the office’s most dependable morale booster and beloved four-legged colleague.

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Francisco Chavez

Community Engagement Manager

Francisco is originally from Mexico and has been living in the USA for more than 22 years. His favorite hobbies are: music, dancing, and  ...

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Francisco is originally from Mexico and has been living in the USA for more than 22 years. His favorite hobbies are: music, dancing, and outdoor activities. He is a happy person and loves to make people around him laugh. If you see him dancing, it is because he is also a Zumba instructor! He loves life and is fascinated by what he does. He considers himself a very lucky person to have so many good people around him!

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Dani Potts

Rooted in Health Manager

Dani grew up in Santa Cruz, California and came to North Carolina to complete her Bachelors and Masters degree in Nutrition ...

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Dani grew up in Santa Cruz, California and came to North Carolina to complete her Bachelors and Masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Appalachian State University. She has three years of experience working with nonprofits where she found an interest in food insecurity and serving her community. Dani is a Registered Dietitian and Yoga Instructor and has recently moved to Asheville to begin her career as a Dietitian. She believes that food is medicine and that everyone deserves access to resources to help nourish their bodies. She is passionate about the mind body connection and helping individuals be their healthiest self to live life to the fullest! Dani enjoys being outdoors, doing yoga, running, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Eric J. Brown

Produce to the People Manager

Eric J. Brown is an Asheville native, and has around 20 years of grocery and retail experience. He also realized as of writing today that...

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Eric J. Brown is an Asheville native, and has around 20 years of grocery and retail experience. He also realized as of writing today that he has been doing comedy for 10 years, which came as a real shock to him. After working primarily in the meat industry for 18 years, he decided that it was time to give produce a chance and thankfully found Bounty & Soul. Eric is grateful and excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the community that he grew up in. In his free time, Eric likes to read, travel with his partner and their wonderful dog, and write and perform comedy around town.

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Eliza Randolph

Staff Accountant

Eliza is originally from Longview, Washington, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Financial Economics from Western...

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Eliza is originally from Longview, Washington, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Financial Economics from Western Washington University in 2019. With a diverse background in accounting for small businesses, the Boys and Girls Club, and affordable housing property management, she is eager to apply her skills at Bounty & Soul. After several moves as a Coast Guard family, Eliza is excited to finally settle down and call this area home. Outside of work, she cherishes time spent with friends and family, immersing herself in good books, enjoys cooking and trying new recipes, and loves spending time outdoors.

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Tatiana Rivest

Events & Donor Administrator

Tatiana is originally from Montreal and has been living in WNC since 2015. She started her career in nonprofit work...

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Tatiana is originally from Montreal and has been living in WNC since 2015. She started her career in nonprofit work in 2004 and has focused on mission-driven special events and programs for the last 12 years. She’s spent countless late night post-event hours distributing surplus food and flowers to members of her community rather than letting the excess go to waste. You can find her studying horticulture, exploring with her 5 year old, or in the garden growing food for as many people as she can.

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Chelsea Gillespie

Marketing & Comm. Specialist

Chelsea hails from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and holds a degree in Environmental Policy along with a Master’s in Public...

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Chelsea hails from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and holds a degree in Environmental Policy along with a Master’s in Public Administration. After working in sustainable energy in San Diego, she developed a strong passion for mission-driven marketing. Having moved with her family multiple times, Chelsea enjoys traveling with her children to remote destinations and immersing her family in diverse cultures. While she’s spent many years on the road, Asheville is now home. There, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, photography, playing basketball, coaching her kids’ sports teams, and tending to an abundant garden. The similarities between building sustainable food systems and strong energy grids led Chelsea to Bounty & Soul, where she is excited to bring her expertise in both digital and traditional marketing to support the organization’s impactful mission.

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Aly Pagano

Food & Farms Associate

Aly is a local to WNC and has worked in food production for most of her life. From the FFA to Heifer International...

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Aly is a local to WNC and has worked in food production for most of her life. From the FFA to Heifer International to local plant nurseries, Aly is excited to bring her love of agriculture and community together at Bounty & Soul. Her love of the outdoors consumes most of her hobbies including hiking, backpacking, fishing, disc golf, running, and gardening. Aly recently completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail (2023) and has returned home with a renewed sense of community that she brings to the Bounty & Soul team.

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Anthony Dyrattana

Food Distribution Associate

Anthony has about seven years worth of experience within a warehouse or distribution center. Prior to being in a warehouse...

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Anthony has about seven years worth of experience within a warehouse or distribution center. Prior to being in a warehouse he lived on the coast of North Carolina and worked on a maintenance crew for the parks and recreation department. He's a graduate from UNCA with a Bachelors in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Ecology and Biology. He and his partner love to hike, mountain bike, climb at a gym, garden, and all sorts of other activities. They absolutely love pets! They have a dog, two cats, a Holland lop rabbit, and nine chickens. Anthony says Bounty and Soul is a life changer for him, and being a part of this organization has brought an immense amount of joy to his life.

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Charles Morales

Food Distribution Associate

Charles was born and raised in Miami, FL and moved to Asheville in 2021. He started off his career as Recreational Therapist ...

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Charles was born and raised in Miami, FL and moved to Asheville in 2021. He started off his career as Recreational Therapist and later worked as a Special Needs Teacher for 6 years. When he moved to Asheville with his partner, Charles was fortunate enough to work as a firefighter for the Asheville Fire Department until 2024. He became aware of Bounty and Soul during Hurricane Helene and was amazed by the important work they were doing. Now he is honored to be part of such an amazing team!

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Dakotah Fozzard

Food Distribution Associate

Dakotah moved to WNC summer of 2023 from Newfoundland. She grew up in Colorado and used to visit her grandparents’ Flat Rock farm...

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Dakotah moved to WNC in the summer of 2023 from Newfoundland, Canada. She grew up in Colorado, and used to visit her grandparents’ Flat Rock family farm every summer as a child; moving here has felt like finally coming home. Dakotah earned a degree in Food, Nutrition, and Health at the University of British Columbia in 2019. She has worked seasonally as a farm labourer/small farm manager for the past 10 years but she is currently back in school, studying for a Masters of Public Health from UNC because she wants to learn more about community health and food justice. Dakotah loves working for Bounty & Soul because it offers her the chance to learn directly from communities and from many of the awesome people who are working (and eating) towards a better and more equitable WNC food system!

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Kathryn Beattie

Food Distribution Associate

Kathryn was born in California and lived all over the country before coming to Warren Wilson College. She embraced WNC as her forever ...

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Kathryn was born in California and lived all over the country before coming to Warren Wilson College in 1983. She embraced WNC as her forever home and has worked in produce for over thirty years. After 14 years working for Mountain Food Products she saw a need and created Leading Green Distributing to provide refrigerated trucking for local farmers and producers. For 17 years she enjoyed working with this community and employing great people. Hurricane Helene washed away the fleet of vehicles and made it possible for her to join this wonderful team and continue doing good in the world.

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Justin Hartis

Food Distribution Associate

Justin is an Asheville native who has lived in the area his whole life.  Growing up with an instilled worker's mentality, he has worked anywhere from restaurant line…

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Justin is an Asheville native who has lived in the area his whole life. Growing up with an instilled worker's mentality, he has worked anywhere from restaurant line cook to warehouse management and the skills he has picked up throughout the years have culminated in being a great fit for the HOP team. He has also earned his CNA which shows his compassion and empathy and is perfect for interacting with clients and coworkers on a daily basis.

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Krystal Herrmann

Benevolent Box Specialist

Krystal was raised in the Midwest and moved to Asheville in 2019. Her educational and
professional background is in nutrition and public health...

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Krystal was raised in the Midwest and moved to Asheville in 2019. Her educational and professional background is in nutrition and public health. Krystal’s experience ranges from years in the hospital setting as a dietetic technician to working as a program coordinator for a water quality research nonprofit in Omaha, NE. Krystal previously worked at Bounty & Soul as a program associate for the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program (HOP). Krystal’s passion for community, food equity, and sustainability continues through her work in the Benevolent Box program. In her free time, Krystal enjoys cooking, hiking, paddleboarding, and traveling.

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Tenley Reeder

Benevolent Box Associate

Tenley moved to Asheville in the summer of 2022, a year after graduating from Hood College with her BA in Marketing & Communications. She has …

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Tenley moved to Asheville in the summer of 2022, a year after graduating from Hood College with her BA in Marketing & Communications. She has fallen in love with Asheville’s native flora and fauna, heart-warming community, and abundant art-scene. Tenley became passionate about equal opportunity for healthy foods after experiencing unexplained health conditions that only dissipated with a diet of fresh, homemade foods. Providing others with the same opportunity, no matter their circumstance, inspired Tenley to volunteer with Bounty & Soul. She is grateful to now be a part of the HOP team and is eager to bring the magic of healthy foods to the community with a smile. You can find Tenley snuggling her orange cat, practicing yoga, and wandering local markets!

    

Contractors & Facilitators

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Suzanne Serbia

Marketing & Graphic Design Support

Suzanne has been with Bounty & Soul since its inception, always using her skills, past experiences, and talents to help the organization...

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Suzanne has been with Bounty & Soul since its inception, always using her skills, past experiences, and talents to help the organization. Suzanne has had leadership roles in Information Technology supporting Marketing Initiatives and building/managing Design Teams in a Fortune 500 company. After a career in corporate life, Suzanne now uses her artistic abilities and her desire to build relationships with the senior population in her area to lead Art Workshops in Assisted Living facilities. Inspired by her workshops, she has created and published three Coloring Books that feature her artwork, poetry and short stories. Suzanne resides in Connecticut. When not working on her computer, Suzanne loves being outdoors, taking walks, gardening and star gazing.

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Zumba Instructor

Operations Manager by day/Zumba Instructor by night. I've lived in NC for most of my life, and grew up dancing with my grandparents in Connecticut. Dancing ...

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Operations Manager by day/Zumba Instructor by night. I've lived in NC for most of my life, and grew up dancing with my grandparents in Connecticut. Dancing developed into a lifelong passion and led me to Zumba. I've been a Zumba Instructor for 6 years and it has allowed me to connect with people from around the world. In just one hour, a Zumba Class can help you forget your worries, free your mind and transport you to your happy place.

    

Board of Directors

Dave Charlton
Board Chair

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Dave is the son of the son of a preacher man, growing up in the Methodist church in North Carolina and Virginia. He and his wife moved to Asheville 19 years ago to live where they could be close to kids and grandkids. Dave spent his working career in various roles with telecommunications companies including executive roles in Business Development and Information Technology and had his own consulting company. He’s recently changed careers and is doing what he loves, largely volunteer/board work with Bounty & Soul. Dave enjoys most all outdoor adventure activities, serving on non-profit boards, and being with family which includes two children and two grandchildren. He’s very excited about the vision and future of Bounty & Soul.

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Tom Tracy

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Tom is a committed partner to his wife Libba, an educator, musician, and community maker who has been living in these western Carolina mountains for the past twenty years. He currently teaches writing process and writing workshop to middle school writers at The Learning Community School and has been doing that for a very long time. He also directs musical theater in their performing arts program, working with the entire school community to create an inspiring opportunity for young actors from kindergarten to eighth grade to express themselves. His commitment to community has taken many forms, most notably on the board of the Phoenix Youth At Risk organization in Arizona and on the board of the Black Mountain Center for the Arts in its formative years. Tom loves being with his family and friends, also pushing and pulling things on his tractor, playing tennis, and is currently resurrecting his band, The Dead Poets.

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Originally from New Jersey and upstate New York, Steve has spent the last twenty-odd years as a naturopathic physician in Asheville. Bounty and Soul’s vision of giving everyone the chance to “eat well, be nourished, and thrive” dovetails well with a career in which food is medicine. He is an advocate of fresh air, exercise, healthy food, meditation, and plenty of sleep. In his spare time, Steve loves reading and meditation, hiking, boating, fishing, golf, travelling, helping out anyone who needs help, spending time with his wife and their adult children, laughing, and eating healthy food!!

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Dan Davis

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Dan is originally from Lakeland, Florida. He fell in love with the mountains after numerous camping trips to the Smokies growing up. He and his wife, Karen, moved to Black Mountain following graduate school in 1994 and have called it home ever since. Dan is the founder of Animate Mentoring. Animate partners with individuals and families as they journey through the many transitions that life demands. Before Animate, Dan worked in youth and family development for over 30 years at Camp Rockmont and served on the Board of the American Camp Association (SE). He is excited about the life-changing difference that accessible, healthy food and relationships can make in our community.

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Victor Dostrow MD

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Victor G. Dostrow MD is a neurologist, epileptologist (epilepsy/seizure doctor)and neuropharmacologist. With a long history of working in academic medicine, teaching hospitals and other public and private hospital settings, he practiced most recently at the Asheville VAMC. Dr. Dostrow has been an educator in various medical settings for nearly forty years. He has a long interest in nutrition as a contributing factor in neurologic disease. Over the last thirty or so years, he has served on the boards of a variety of nonprofit organizations, and has gained substantial experience in, and knowledge of, this sector. He and his wife moved to Asheville in 2008. In his off time, he is a competitive (but rather slow) runner. He is enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Bounty & Soul to help offset the damaging effects of poor nutrition on brain and overall health.

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Amy Joy Lanou Ph.D.

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Amy Joy Lanou, Ph.D., is professor of health and wellness and the executive director of the North Carolina Center of Health and Wellness for the University of North Carolina Asheville. In addition, she serves as program director for the Master of Public Health Program in Asheville at UNC Health Sciences at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). Dr. Lanou spends much of her time leading teams in public health workforce development, in advancing evidence-based programs for health promotion, in evaluation and technical assistance, and supporting a culture of health on WNC campuses. Her research interests include nutrition and health promotion policy, nutrition for the prevention of chronic disease and health promotion, and strategies for supporting healthy eating patterns. Amy has been a huge fan of Bounty & Soul, and its focus on providing healthy plant-sourced foods to people who need it. As a nutritionist, gardener, and foodie, she is enthusiastic to support Bounty & Soul as a board member and volunteer.

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Anna Stearns

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Anna Stearns is the owner and managing partner of Sneed & Stearns, P.A., a boutique law firm in Black Mountain, NC, where her practice focuses on real property, estate planning and administration, and civil litigation. A graduate of Campbell University School of Law, Anna previously served as Chief of Staff and General Counsel to Chief Justice Cheri Beasley before returning to her mountain roots to carry on the work of her mentor, Ronald Sneed.

Anna’s decision to join the board of Bounty & Soul is deeply personal. Having experienced food insecurity and homelessness as a child, she is passionate about ensuring everyone in the community has access to fresh, nourishing food. She is inspired by the organization’s commitment to supporting local farmers while addressing food inequities, and she brings her professional expertise and personal passion to her service on the board.

When not at work or volunteering, Anna enjoys hiking the trails of western North Carolina and spending time with her two adult sons, Dylan and Daniel.

Advisory Board

Donna Bailey

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Originally from New Jersey, Donna spent 20 years in various marketing positions from RI to SC. Donna has been involved in philanthropy for over 40 years including the Red Cross, MUSC Children’s Hospital, Guardian ad Litem, Sistercare, UNC Asheville, WCMA first president to finding Bounty & Soul.

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Rhonda Devan

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Rhonda is a certified public accountant with deep expertise in nonprofit financial management, audit, and consulting. She is dedicated to empowering mission-driven organizations through clear, actionable financial insights, helping to strengthen operational frameworks and drive long-term sustainability. Rhonda has held key finance leadership roles, enhancing financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic growth for nonprofits and private colleges.

Rhonda’s support for Bounty & Soul reflects her commitment to organizations that focus on holistic well-being and sustainable community impact. She admires Bounty & Soul’s dedication to providing healthy food, nutrition education, and support for local communities, and is honored to contribute her expertise to further its mission.

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Dr. Ben Aiken

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Ben is a family physician interested in the re-emergence of primary care and societal wellness through clinic and system-level innovation and design. He completed international studies, public health, and medical degrees at UNC Chapel Hill before family medicine residency and a year on faculty at MAHEC in Asheville, NC. He then founded Lantern Health, a direct primary care practice where he seeks to redefine the experience of primary care and still practices alongside additional entrepreneurial pursuits. With food and community being central in health and wellbeing, he believes strongly in the transformative work of Bounty & Soul.

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Stacey Gelber

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Stacey is a seasoned human resources executive with extensive experience in people strategy, culture transformation, and organizational development. Passionate about fostering inclusive and high-performing workplaces, Stacey has led HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, leadership development, and operational excellence. As Vice President of Human Resources at Blaze Pizza , Stacey oversees talent strategy, culture initiatives, and franchise training, ensuring alignment with the company’s growth and values.

Stacey’s support for Bounty & Soul stems from a deep commitment to community well-being and sustainable impact. Inspired by its mission to provide nutritious food, wellness education, and holistic support, Stacey is honored to contribute expertise in people and culture to help advance the organization’s important work.

Shannon Earle

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Dr. Shannon C. Earle grew up in Clinton, Tennessee, and has spent her entire life residing in the Appalachian regions of Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina. Her love of the mountains, the Appalachian culture, and roots run deep within her spirit.

Shannon is the Associate Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at UNC Asheville. She has worked in various leadership positions in both public and private higher education for over 25 years. Shannon brings expertise in fundraising, donor development, strategic planning, and board leadership. Her masters thesis topic included research on federal food assistance programming and the difficulty of obtaining needed services in Western North Carolina. Shannon is honored for the opportunity to serve on the Bounty and Soul Advisory Board during this time of caring for our community members and rebuilding our region after the devastation of Helene.

Glenn Cox

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Glenn is an Urban Planner who spent his professional life as a non-profit executive focusing on community and economic development. His passion is supporting the disenfranchised…the underserved…the true backbone of all communities. Most of his career was in Memphis, TN, but he was involved in the non-profit sector in Western North Carolina from 2013 to his retirement in 2022.

Glenn is very excited to have an opportunity to work in this supporting role. Bounty & Soul’s focus on health and nutrition with a deep respect and concern for everyone served, drew him here.

Our Volunteers

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Volunteers are the heartbeat of Bounty & Soul. We couldn’t operate without their service, dedication, and commitment. Every week our volunteers donate their time and talents to improving the health and well-being of their fellow community members. With over 350 active volunteers, they are responsible for loading and unloading trucks, displaying the bounty of food, helping our participants select their food, assisting with educating on healthy ways to prepare the food, offering a hug or kind word to another…the list goes on. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life, please reach out to us below or email Sandra. We would love for you to join our volunteer family.

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Our Partners

Bounty & Soul believes that collaboration and relationships are essential to achieve both its short-term and long-term goals. We are deeply grateful for these relationships, and we support the growth of each organization’s respective missions. Bounty & Soul will continue to focus on building strong and mutually beneficial relationships as we grow, reach more people, and transform lives.

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