Our team

I’ve lived and worked in our community for over 10 years and I’m deeply committed to creating an equitable and accessible local food system that benefits everyone! I completed both my undergraduate and graduate degrees at MSU and have a background in agroecology, education, food systems, and community engagement.

Outside of work, I enjoy lounging in the sunshine with my two dogs, gardening, birdwatching, cooking, traveling, and obsessing over dragons and magic systems. Come find me if you have a good book, manga, or poetry recommendation!

I oversee and track food inventory & safety, warehouse & staff management. Food drives also fall within my responsibilities.

Previous employment before the food bank: U.S. Forest Service Wilderness work in Alaska, Colorado, Montana, and Idaho

Passions: Defying gravity (with a paraglider); getting into the mountains on foot, bike, or ski; quality time with family; home brewing.

Favorite thing about working at the food bank: Helping to feed so many people in need while keeping millions of pounds of food out of the landfill!

I am originally from a Boston suburb and moved to Montana in 2006. I am an avid hiker and love nothing more than a good book and a strong cup of coffee.  I used to have hobbies but now I have an eleven year old so I essentially have his hobbies.  Or rather he has hobbies and I am his chauffeur.  My wife, Sara Savage, also works for HRDC, with the Head Start Program.

As warehouse coordinator I am tasked with attempting to maintain an orderly environment which will allow the store to run more efficiently.  I also assist with Food Rescue and generally try to be available to help wherever needed around the store.

My main role is to oversee the amazing volunteers who are the backbone of the work we do. I strive to
cultivate a thriving volunteer community that provides our customers with all the dignity and kindness
they deserve.

After many years away from Montana, I am grateful to be back in my hometown! I am honored to be
able to serve our community.

Outside of the work day I like enjoying nature, exploring, rockhounding, hot springing, and spoiling my
ridiculously gorgeous cat Cleo.

My work at GVFB is centered in supporting our mission as a community effort! Some of the ways I do this are maintaining our communications and online presence, coordinating food drives, and collaborating with our local support network. I am fortunate to get to work with our amazing volunteers every day as well as co-chair HRDC’s annual Huffing for Stuffing race. I am incredibly honored to be part of an organization that helps strengthen our community every day!

Background: Social equity nonprofits, library work, and publications; Sociology at UC San Diego
Outside of work: You’ll find me spending a lot of my free time on all things music. I also love writing poetry and short stories, video games, road trips, my dog (Oliver), and my family and friends.

P.S. I am always open to music recommendations!

Amanda is excited to join the food bank as a behind-the-scenes team member. Amanda records and tracks food assistance services distributed at the food bank for our clientele. As a long time resident of the valley she has seen the needs of our community change and grow, and is grateful to find a niche where her skillset can be of help. When she is not working behind a computer screen Amanda enjoys cooking meals with friends, spending time with her husband, and playing in the woods with her faithful companions Tank and Gigi.