Rachael Ward

Rachael Ward (Kane) serves as the Executive Director of Farmers Market Fund, where responsibilities include overseeing operations, expanding the Double Up Food Bucks program, and managing financial oversight. Prior experience includes serving as the Farmers Market Support Project Manager for Farmers Market Coalition, focusing on federal USDA grant initiatives to support nutrition programs. Rachael held the role of Program Coordinator at Willamette Farm & Food Coalition, where efforts centered on organizational stability and fundraising. Previous positions include Nutrition Director at ACCESS, Director of Programs at Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Director of Food Ministries at Intown Collaborative Ministries, among others. Rachael earned a Master of Public Health in Global Health from Emory University and holds a Bachelor's of Science in Biobehavioral Health and African Studies from Penn State University, along with a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute.