Mitzi Baum
Interim CEO
Mitzi Baum recently completed six years as the CEO of Stop Foodborne Illness, a national public health nonprofit. Prior to that, she built a distinguished career at Feeding America, advancing through multiple leadership roles over decades of service. She led the development and implementation of national standards, training programs, and audits across a network of 200 community food banks.
Mitzi directed agency capacity development efforts, managed multimillion-dollar grant programs from partners like Kraft Foods and Cargill and played a key role in launching Feeding America’s partnership with Starbucks for a national donation initiative. Throughout her tenure, Mitzi conducted nationwide compliance audits, program evaluations, and board development consulting, while fostering strong relationships with corporate donors, community leaders, and government officials.
Nourishing Hope Exists Because of the Support of Our Neighbors.
Providing the equivalent of 4.5 million meals each year, plus thousands of mental wellness and social services that empower healthy lives, Nourishing Hope strives to create a city where all people have the resources needed for a dignified life. Join us today!
