Staff

I am responsible for the Food Rescue program at the food bank! I can be found out at our local grocery stores, bakeries, and businesses collecting donations. I also recruit volunteer drivers to help out on our routes. When I am not rescuing food, I am coordinating pickups/drop offs, as well as helping out throughout the warehouse and store. I am so happy to help the community reduce their waste as well as increase the access to meals and healthy food. 

I am originally from Minnesota. I graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2021 with a BASc in Public Health. During my time out west I have worked as a COVID-19 Contact Tracer and with a Yellowstone Tour company based out of Big Ski. 

Outside of the Food Bank, I love supporting local breweries and restaurants. In the snowy months I am skiing and in the warmer months I am biking and hiking! I also enjoy relaxing with a good book by the fire or in the sunshine. 

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-direct 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!

Hi! My name is Olivia and I am the Dietitian and Childhood Nutrition Programs Coordinator at the HRDC/Food Bank. I am in charge of the Summer Lunch Program and KidsPack. 

I hope to positively impact the way individuals approach food in their everyday lives. I believe in a health at any size approach, that is rooted in a nutrient rich lifestyle. There is always a place for a sweet treat! I am always game for a vegan donut!

When I am not at work, I can be found spending time with my Chinchilla; Rue, and Hamster; Crispy, or watching a concerning amount of tik toks and reruns of my favorite shows.

After growing up in rural Wyoming, I have spent the last two or three years settling into Bozeman. I feel incredibly fortunate to live in such a beautiful place where I can ski, rock climb, fly fish, and frolic outside all year round. Most evenings, I play instruments with friends and love all things music!

As a Service Navigator, I support clients with resources in both English and Spanish, frequently coordinating with other branches of the HRDC and local partners. Connecting with others has always been an important part of my life and I am stoked to be in a role that allows me to interact with our community in a meaningful way.

When I’m not in Bozeman, I enjoy traveling, exploring different cultures, and trying new foods! 

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.