Tyler Smith
Director of Farm Sales,Food Culture, and Outreach
Tyler brings creativity, innovation, and flair to the GROW leadership team. His food-forward experience with trend-setting chefs in San Francisco and his cross-cultural educational experience make him a natural fit.
tyler@createcommongood.org
Angie Tuft
Operations Manager
Angie’s execution excellence ensures solidarity to the team’s activities and tools.
She brings cohesiveness to the broad CCG activities.
angie@createcommongood.org
Brent Southcombe
Executive Chef & Director of Culinary Training
Former "Australian Chef of the Nation," Brent pours creativity and culinary genius into every facet of the CCG culinary program. He and his team deliver exceptional food product development and daily production services while equipping our trainees with valuable skills in the culinary arts.
brent@createcommongood.org
Celia Southcombe
Photographer
(Volunteer Staff)
Celia's background in journalism combined with her creative energy are a powerful mix. She brings passion and innovation to STIR and to our new media ventures.
celia@createcommongood.org
Anna McHargue
Branding Director
Anna’s professionalism and project management skills have driven our branding and website to new heights, bringing strength to the face of Create Common Good.
anna@createcommongood.org
Christine Nienstedt
Storyteller
(Volunteer Staff)
Christine uses her love of words to capture the spirit of CCG. She also provides creative and pro bono legal support.
contactus@createcommongood.org
Tara Russell
Founder & CEO
Tara’s gratitude,vision and leadership define her roles as CEO and Executive Director. Her ability to inspire the same in CCG’s capable staff, volunteers, business partners and trainees is one of the many reasons that CCG touches so many lives.
tara@createcommongood.org
Awot Haile
School Lunch Manager
Awot is a quick study in the culinary arts and a gifted leader. He shines within the kitchen and through our school lunch program and already finds and spreads joy by sharing his new skills with others. His smile is one of CCG's most magic ingredients.
awot@createcommongood.org
Stephanie Homaechevarria
Training & Engagement Specialist
Stephanie is a natural educator. Her love for others pours into each skill she tangibly develops within the refugees we serve. She follows and tracks our students as they progress to self-sufficiency.
stephanie@createcommongood.org
Jan Schmidt
Photographer
(Volunteer Staff)
Jan has an incredible eye for beauty and uniquely captures the CCG magic as it happens. Her attention to detail brings radiance to each area she highlights.
contactus@createcommongood.org
Gina Radovcich
Photographer
(Volunteer Staff)
Gina's incredible work illuminates the extraordinary in life's everyday moments. Her talent brings vibrance to each moment she captures.
contactus@createcommongood.org
Steve Doud
CCG Board President
Lead sales executive for General Electric Healthcare Life Sciences division. Has extensive leadership and international development work experience.
contactus@createcommongood.org
Lynn Russell
CCG Board Member
Retired Dean of Engineering at three universities (including Boise State). Has over 30 years experience in curriculum development and instructional activities. Currently operates his own company independently—Longview Global Enterprises.
contactus@createcommongood.org
Theresa McLeod
CCG Board Member
Special Assistant to the Mayor of Boise. Extensive experience in community relations, outreach, and social services partnerships.
contactus@createcommongood.org
Jessica Rolph
Board Member
Founding Partner and COO at HAPPYFAMILY premium organic foods company (in 2011, $35 Million in sales). Deep experience in the food industry and passionate about the intersection of business and social responsibility.
contactus@createcommongood.org
Nicole Toeldte
Board Member
MBA with a focus on health science and a deep passion for real, fresh food and cooking. Deep marketing experience in the Health Care industry and extensive history in the cause space.
contactus@createcommongood.org
Michelle Kwak
Chef & Training Specialist
Michelle studied to be a teacher and then went to culinary school in NYC.
Her background as a Pastry Chef and Teacher beautifully prepare her to empower the refugees that we serve.
michelle@createcommongood.org
Neva Geisler
Director of Community Engagement
Neva brings a wealth of experience and expertise with community engagement and corporate partnerships. Her enthusiasm and positivity are contagious fuel for strong community engagement.
neva@createcommongood.org
Steve Testardi
IT Advisory Board Chair, Strategic Advisory Board Member
After 32 years in engineering and management at a Fortune 10 tech company, Steve discovered that his real passion is equipping, enabling and empowering people. He also brings a zeal for process development and technology to the CCG team.
steve@createcommongood.org
Jill Watterson
Strategic Advisory Board Member
Jill and her husband own and operate 24 West Ranch, an organic produce farm and grass-fed beef ranch. She also works as the Director of Client Services at Stoltz Marketing Group, bringing strategic marketing expertise to wholesale and retail sales and marketing communications.
contactus@createcommongood.org
Ana Ruiz
Office Manager
Ana brings renewed enthusiasm to the CCG family. She capably and efficiently navigates CCG's administrative needs creating space for others to execute program objectives.
anaruiz@createcommongood.org
Tracy Hitchcock
Strategic Advisory Board Member
Tracy is the Director, Global Innovation for Simplot's McDonald's Business Team. Her background in science combined with 15+ years in the foodservice industry and a passion for community, make her a great asset to the CCG team.
contactus@createcommongood.org
Lauren Moore
Strategic Advisory Board Member
Lauren Moore is a Branch Manager for U.S. Bank. A Boise native, she started her banking career as a teller in 1998 and has served clients in various capacities throughout her tenure. Lauren first started serving her community through United Way as a Loaned Executive in 2005. Today, Lauren continues to conduct United Way meetings as U.S. Bank’s Employee Campaign Coordinator, and has served on the Education (2009) and Income Review Teams (2010), and Financial Independence Vision Council (2011-2012). In 2009 she was a Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) honoree. She and her husband Ben enjoy exploring the outdoors, passionate about gardening and growing their own food, and spending every minute with their children, Luke (4) and Maddie (8 mos). Other ongoing community involvement includes annual Co-Chair of the Ladies’ Luncheon for the Humanitarian Bowl, conducting mock interviews for Life’s Kitchen students and helps plan their annual fund raising Gala, the Sparkling Wine Spectacular, and has enjoyed facilitating financial wellness classes at the Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA).contactus@createcommongood.org
