Bethany Vance

Bethany Vance is a professional with diverse experience in community support and program development. Currently serving as Community Markets Supervisor and Benefits and Support Services Coordinator at MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, NC, Bethany Vance has successfully transitioned the FAST team to a new online call software, significantly reducing costs and enhancing efficiency, while also implementing a comprehensive equality, diversity, and inclusion training for new volunteers. Prior roles include Benefits Specialist at NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Administrative Assistant at Wicked Weed Brewing, and Family Resource Specialist for AmeriCorps, where Bethany Vance created a food-access program that increased family reach by 20% and improved educational outcomes for children. Additional experience encompasses program consulting for Triangle Refugee Partnership, conducting research for Jury-X, and volunteer education for Carolina Navigators. Bethany Vance holds a degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.