our staff

 

Naomi Curland

Executive Director
Prior to joining Longmont Food Rescue in 2020, Naomi spent the previous decade in the environmental nonprofit sector, with a focus on food waste reduction and rescue, as well as community organizing with the Transition Town movement and facilitating workshops for Pachamama Alliance and Project Drawdown. In addition to her work with LFR, she is the Board Chair of Sustainable Resilient Longmont and chairs their Zero Waste Committee, treasurer on the board of Colorado EcoWomen, and recorder for Recycle Colorado's Composting Council. Since joining LFR, Naomi has dynamically responded to new partnerships and funding opportunities to expand LFR's reach in the community and increase the total amount of food rescued.

Emma Welty

Volunteer & Communications Coordinator
Emma previously worked as an AmeriCorps Sustainability Coordinator at an organic farm where she conducted environmental education that highlighted the connection between natural resource management and sustainable farming practices. In 2022, she finished her Master's degree in Sustainable Food Systems and completed a capstone project with Hunger Free Colorado that advocated for programs that support local food systems and hunger relief. At LFR, she hopes to bring her knowledge of sustainable agriculture, local food, and community outreach to help foster a more equitable and less wasteful food system.

our board

 

Kelly Mahoney

Founder & Treasurer
Kelly Mahoney is LFR’s founder and served as Executive Director from 2017-2020. She now serves on the Board of Directors. You can find her volunteering at our Produce in the Park events with her kiddos, demonstrating ‘practice what you preach’ when it comes to caring for the community.

Heather Taylor Oatley

Secretary
Heather works in the field of public safety and also owns a small business, Mindful Healing Acupuncture, LLC. She is passionate about making a difference in people's lives through her work and has a lifelong passion for hunger relief efforts.

Richard Lippard

Community Liaison
Richard is an instructor at Front Range Community College and is concurrently pursuing his Master of Public Health. Through this program, he has partnered with LFR on multiple projects. He brings experience that will assist LFR in increasing its community reach and impact.

Brenda Fuller

Board Member
Brenda works for food service management company Sodexo and has supported its Stop Hunger initiative since its founding in 1996, as well as other food insecurity-focused efforts. She is also the co-owner of Outworld Brewing in Longmont. As a board member at LFR, she brings knowledge on how restaurants can promote food justice and be included in our food rescue efforts.

Sable Cofrin

Board Member
Sable spent the last five years working at The Inn Between of Longmont, which provides supportive housing and resources to members of our homeless community. She has now transitioned into the private sector but uses her extensive experience in the non-profit sector to help LFR support food equity and distribution on a larger scale.

Caitlin Koryto

Board Member
Caitlin has been a dedicated volunteer with LFR since May 2019, helping with our onsite parking lot distributions as well as rescuing thousands of pounds of food. Her dedication to LFR's mission and grassroots action inspired her to become a board member. She brings skills in website/IT and design to assist LFR in its outreach and communications efforts.