18 Reasons
Abigail S. is an experienced professional in community program management with a focus on nutrition and culinary education. Currently serving as the East Bay Program Manager at 18 Reasons since October 2019, Abigail S. trains and manages AmeriCorps teams, coordinates extensive cooking programs across multiple partner sites, and develops tailored curricula for community needs. Previous roles at 18 Reasons include Assistant Program Manager and Program Coordinator, where Abigail S. facilitated free cooking and nutrition classes, managed volunteers, and conducted data analysis to enhance program outreach. Earlier experiences include floral design at Emilia Flowers, research relating to food justice at Sacred Heart Community Service, and various roles in park management and education, reinforced by a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from Santa Clara University. Abigail S. also participated in the prestigious Global Fellows Program at Santa Clara University, cultivating leadership and service-oriented skills critical for community engagement.
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18 Reasons
18 Reasons is a nonprofit that increases food security through the power of home cooking. Through hands-on cooking classes, we empower our community with the confidence and creativity needed to buy, cook, and eat good food every day. At our 18th Street Kitchen in San Francisco, paid classes reach curious home cooks with the means to pay for instruction. Here we host hands-on cooking classes, baking workshops, tasting seminars and food-focused events. We also offer four, multi-week cooking and nutrition education programs for youth, families, adults, and birthing parents: Cooking Matters, Planned & Prepped, Food As Medicine (FAM) and Nourishing Pregnancy. Each year, we teach thousands of families to buy, cook, and eat good food on a limited budget. Join us on our mission to empower our community with the confidence and creativity to buy, cook, and eat good food every day!