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Stephanie Calloway — Program Manager

Why do you want to be on the Outpost Natural Foods Board of Directors?

For the last seven years, I have been working in underserved communities in Milwaukee with an emphasis on food access and health. I am excited with the direction Outpost is going with the development of the Wellness Commons, the promotion of the Co-op Basics brands and the  In Reach program, promoting co-op ownership among individuals and families with lower financial resources. As a working mother of two I understand the importance of providing healthy food for my family and the balance required to manage time and money in order to make the best food decisions for myself and my family. I am excited for the growth potential of Outpost to continue serving more families in the greater Milwaukee area and to maintain its success in the increasingly competitive marketplace in Milwaukee.

What professional skills do you bring to a Board position of a 50 million dollar business?

I am a reliable, hard-working and self-directed team member who enjoys seeing progress and taking responsibility to move projects forward. As a board member I will work toward increasing the diversity of our clientele, especially in terms of income and geography. I have excellent interpersonal skills and know the value of building relationships and trust among team members. I look forward to challenging myself and fellow board members to take the Co-op to the next level in terms of impacting our local food system and reaching deeper into our urban and suburban communities to bring delicious food, grow healthy families and sustain a vibrant economy. I have had multiple board and leadership experiences through which I've learned the power of clear communication and conflict resolution. Critical thinking and solution-focused discussion is a powerful tool in growth and I am adept at handling difficult conversations with compassion.

Describe areas in which you are culturally fluent with a diverse community.

When I started working at a Southside non-profit organization serving primarily Latino clients, I spoke little Spanish. Through personal language lessons with native speakers I am now fluent in the language which has allowed me to better understand the stories, struggles, and successes of Latino immigrants in this city. Through many intra- and international travels I have come to recognize the beauty of individual differences within broader cultural contexts. By making no assumptions and celebrating difference I am successful connecting to, and building relationship with, people who may not share my background, beliefs, or experiences.

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