Mitch Gruber, Ph.D., has worked in a variety of roles for the organization since 2008. After graduating from Binghamton University, Mitch worked as a Head Start teacher for Action for a Better Community. He met Tom Ferraro while volunteering in the community and eventually came to work for Foodlink. He has filled a number of positions at Foodlink, with the common thread being expanding Foodlink’s partnerships in the communities we serve. Mitch holds a PhD in History from the University of Rochester, and has served as a member of the Rochester City Council since 2018. He lives in the city of Rochester with his wife and two sons.

Contact: 585-413-4060

Terra Keller was born and raised in Rochester and Finger Lakes region. She started as an intern at Foodlink in 2009, shortly after completing her bachelor’s degree at SUNY Geneseo. In 2017, she completed her MBA from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School and actively participates on the school’s alumni committees. Terra oversees Foodlink’s distribution center, community kitchen, facilities, and finance departments. Previously, she has served in a number of other capacities for Foodlink, including project management, event planning, and fundraising. She lives in Rochester with her husband and three young kids. 

Contact: 585-413-4070

Tashanda Thomas, PHR, SHRM-CP, joined Foodlink in August of 2024 with several years of Human Resources experience working in nonprofit and for-profit sectors. She is mission-driven and serves the Rochester community through diverse roles; she is a Willow Domestic Violence Center Board Member, St. John Fisher University Alumni Board Member, Urban League of Rochester Board Member, and Commissioner for the City of Rochester Civil Service Commission. Tashanda was born and raised in Rochester. She is a St. John Fisher University and Monroe Community College graduate and is also a devoted wife and mother.

Contact: 585-413-4095