Arizona Food Bank Network
Paris Masek, PhD, has a diverse professional background spanning various sectors including agriculture, academia, and the airline industry. Currently serving the Arizona Department of Agriculture and as Associate Faculty at Arizona State University, Paris also coordinates efforts for the Arizona Food Bank Network and leads Green on Purpose, Inc., an agribusiness focused on enhancing local food systems. Prior experience includes principal at Harbor Aquaculture, where Paris specialized in aquaculture systems and education, and management roles in the airline industry. Paris holds a BA in English Literature and a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from Arizona State University.
Arizona Food Bank Network
Since 1984, the Arizona Food Bank Network has served five regional food bank members and a network of nearly 1,000 food pantries and agencies. As one of the first state food bank associations in the nation, we were instrumental in the development of a statewide transportation project. Through our advocacy efforts, we work to secure the safety net for our member food banks and the people they serve in Arizona. AzFBN develops food resources, promotes nutrition, advocates for public policy changes to help hungry people, fosters cooperation among food banks, networks with government, local, state and national leaders dedicated to ending hunger, and engages all sectors of society in hunger awareness and sensitivity. Visit our website at www.azfoodbanks.org to learn more.