Feeding Tampa Bay
Derek Ultican has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Derek currently holds the position of Director of Community Engagement at Feeding Tampa Bay, a role they have held since February 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Assistant Director and Volunteer Experience Manager at the same organization. Derek also served as a Volunteer Engagement Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at Feeding Tampa Bay from 2017 to 2020.
Before joining Feeding Tampa Bay, Derek worked as a National Media Consultant at iHeartMedia, Inc. from January 2015 to February 2016. In this role, they focused on identifying and developing advertising campaigns across various markets.
In 2013, Derek worked as a Sales Representative at MasterPacific/The Wheel Group until October 2014. Derek also has a background in music, having worked as a musician for various bands from 2003 to 2014.
Additionally, Derek has experience in the warehouse industry, serving as a Warehouse Operator at MasterPacific/The Wheel Group from March 2008 to January 2012.
Overall, Derek Ultican has held various roles in community engagement, media consulting, sales, and music throughout their career.
Derek Ultican obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Language and Literature from The Ohio State University from 2010 to 2013.
Feeding Tampa Bay
As part of the Feeding America network, Feeding Tampa Bay is recognized as one of the top hunger-relief organizations in the nation. Feeding Tampa Bay is ending hunger by fueling human potential in every family, child and senior across our 10-county region. By leveraging the daily connection around a meal, the organization is evolving its partnerships, programs and services with a goal to break down barriers and create long-term health and capability in the lives of the individuals it serves. In response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding Tampa Bay has evolved its services by almost doubling its reach to serve 2 million meals weekly, and anticipates it will serve up to 85 million meals this year. Today, Feeding Tampa Bay and its community stand together to lift the families we serve, because food makes tomorrow possible.