As a NSF research grant recipient, Ravneet’s life-long interest in social equity led her to study how land use and the physical structure of ancient human settlements reflected social equity and the health of the surrounding environmental and social ecosystem. She explored this further in the modern world at Harvard, which eventually led her to become interested in access to quality food, education as a universal right. A long struggle with a chronic disease had the silver lining of stimulating interest in nutrition and food safety.

Tom is currently the Director of Operations and Data Science for a biotech company. He was responsible for helping the company's Chief Scientific Officer establish a new Research and Development subsidiary. Tom has previously held senior roles in data analysis and web application development for consulting firms and in government (federal, state, and local). Tom is a father of a 4-year-old and loves dog-sitting for Guiding Eyes for the Blind (the Labs are generally much better behaved than his 4-year-old)!

Lakshana is passionate about finding, developing and funding ideas that will address climate change and improve sustainability. She brings a decade of experience in science commercialization and has worked in the US government, non-profits, venture capital and startups. She currently works as a consultant for climate-tech startups. Lakshana is also a mother of two, and loves spending free time reading, doing puzzles, playing video games and playing with her dog.

Michele is an MIT-trained computer vision and machine learning expert, working with startups as a freelance consultant to integrate computer vision into their solutions. She is passionate about sustainability, zero-waste, food systems, and eating local. She lives in Lexington with her family; you’ll find her on her cargo bike at various playgrounds, parks, and farms in the area.

Erica owns Center Goods, a sustainable goods and refill store in Lexington Center. She brings her experience combining retail and sustainability, and is so excited for the food co-op to expand the ways the community can reduce their plastic waste. Erica lives in Lexington with her family, is obsessed with crocheting granny squares, and is distracted by every dog she sees.

Lisa is a biologist who has spent her career in science communications, working to share science more broadly and help people understand its role in their lives. She sees the food coop as an important community-building resource that can increase access to high quality food. She enjoys spending time with her family, running with her dog, weaving, and reading.

Cassandre is a family medicine trained physician with an interest in leveraging data analysis to improve healthcare outcomes worldwide and making a positive impact on communities near and far. She enjoys gardening and hiking with her curious 2-year-old. She is looking forward to seeing how the food coop will positively impact the community. With a keen interest in health and well-being, Cassandre looks forward to witnessing how it will foster access to local food and strengthen social connections, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more vibrant community.

Kat is an essential part of the Lexington Community! More to come soon!

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Lauren is the co-founder of the Lexington Observer, the town's well-read non-profit news publication.