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Michael Farver President/CEO

Michael Farver parlayed his decades of experience in the field of fighting hunger to help form the South Florida Hunger Coalition (SFHC). He became President and CEO in January 2017. The vision of the organization remains to coordinate and support the efforts of hunger-related agencies across Florida and the Southeastern United States and provide a wide variety of support programs for underserved students and families. Previously, he was founder and president of End Childhood Hunger, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advocates for childhood hunger and nutrition solutions and provides technical guidance, support and assistance to implement and expand nutrition programs and other hunger-related initiatives at the local, regional and state levels. He also served on the Florida Impact’s Board of Directors, including as president 2007-2014. Florida Impact is one of the state’s senior legislative public policy and hunger advocacy organizations, in partnership with Share Our Strength and the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). As former chairman of the National Advisory Board of Share Our Strength, one of the nation’s leading anti-hunger, anti-poverty organizations, Farver also held senior management positions with the Tribune Company for more than 15 years. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with majors in both economics and marketing, as well as a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Toledo.

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Jolene Mullins EVP, Programs & Operations

The Peace Corps led Jolene Mullins to public health and the reality of the importance of community involvement in making a change. With intermittent periods working internationally with non-governmental and in South Florida with non-profit organizations and the Florida Department of Health. Working in 15 countries over the past 30 years, Jolene worked closely with members of communities greatly impacted by poverty, maternal and infant morbidity/mortality, hunger and malnutrition, infectious disease (including Polio eradication, the West African Ebola outbreak, and the COVID-19 pandemic), chronic diseases, and disaster response. She is most proud and humbled by her work in innovative programs addressing HIV/AIDS during her time at the Broward County Health Department. Jolene has worked for many years with organizations serving the most vulnerable and those at greatest need and she currently serves as the Executive Vice President for Programs and Operations at the South Florida Hunger Coalition. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Barry College in Miami and master’s degree in public health from Florida International University in Miami.

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VAUGHN WILSON Programs MANAGER

Vaughn Wilson joined the South Florida Hunger Coalition in 2023 and handles the program details for the annual Summer Breakspot, ensuring the youth have access to nutritious meals, educational enrichment and a caring environment. He has more than two decades serving at risk youth in a variety of positions. He has served in youth ministry, community outreach and workforce development. Prior to joining SFHC, he worked for Eckerd Connect in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Right At School, operated by the Lower Merion School District. He also served as program manager for Devereux Residential Treatment Facility in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania and spent several additional years as a youth counselor. Vaughn earned his bachelor’s in education from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

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kim saiswick EdD, RN, LMCH, Board Chair

Kim Saiswick is a seasoned healthcare and community-impact leader with more than two decades of experience guiding complex organizations, strengthening public health systems, and advancing equity for vulnerable populations across South Florida. A registered nurse and licensed mental health counselor, Kim has led large-scale clinical operations, crisis-response initiatives, and multi-agency coalitions serving thousands of residents annually. Her work centers on expanding access to healthcare, food security, and mental-health support through integrated, community-based systems. Kim is recognized for modernizing workflows, building scalable operational systems, and integrating peer educators and community health workers into care models that increase reach, trust, and long-term engagement. She has held leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels and is a frequent speaker on health equity, community innovation, and access-centered program design. She is known for her ability to unify stakeholders, elevate community voices, and translate real-world needs into sustainable, measurable solutions. A servant leader committed to building healthier, more resilient communities, Kim brings board-level strengths in governance, grant writing, strategic planning, program evaluation, and cross-sector collaboration. Her work reflects a lifelong dedication to expanding access and improving outcomes for those most often overlooked. She most recently spent nearly three decades in executive level positions at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. Her additional health care experience includes the Ryan White Project at Memorial Healthcare Systems and Pace Center for Girls. She earned a bachelor’s degree as a registered nurse from American University in Washington, D.C. and master’s and Doctor of Education degrees from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.

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Vice Chair and Co-Founder of the South Florida Hunger Coalition Board of Directors, Arnold Jean-Baptiste, “JB,” is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with 23 years of distinguished service. Professionally, he has served as quality assurance professional, trainer, and instructional services professional for U.S. Federal agencies and Latin American Military Departments. A member of the U.S. Department of Labor's Local Workforce Development Board, he is a senior leader in community engagement, government and public affairs, and organizational development. Previously, he served as Refugee Camp Manager at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and as a U.S. Department of Labor Workforce professional. Additional experience includes working as a Broward County local director of the White House Faith-Based /Community Program. An Emergency Operations Center liaison in the area of hunger logistics area, Jean-Baptiste also is co-founder of The Broward Haiti Relief Task Force, which was formed following the 2010 earthquake. In addition to U.S. Air Force Military studies, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in College Park. He provides translation and interpretation services in English, French, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

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Mark adler

For more than three decades, Mark has served as leader of nonprofit agencies, such as Meals on Wheels, Planned Parenthood and SunServe from California to South Florida, which he has called home for the past 26 years. He brought his commitment to serving the Broward community to the LifeNet4Families team as Director of Programs in 2023. He has served on the Board of the South Florida Hunger Coalition since 2013. Mark’s unique lived and professional experience drives him to focus on creating lasting solutions to challenges facing the most marginalized and disenfranchised members of our community. Mark understands the critical role of collaboration and coordination between agencies in maximizing collective impact that will open the door to long-term resilience and stability in the lives of those we serve. Mark earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations and affairs from the University of California, Davis and a master’s degree in public health administration from San Diego State University.

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