Board of Directors

 

Scott Winkler

Scott Winkler

Board Chair

Scott is a Lexington native. He has been married to his wife, Susan, for over 34 years. He is the pastor of Old Union Christian Church in Lexington where he has served for 32 years. He has 2 children, Michael and Anna, and one amazing grandson, Hendrix. Scott truly believes in the work and mission of FoodChain, and has been volunteering here since 2015.

Asona McMullen, MBA

Asona McMullen, MBA

Board Member

Asona McMullen, is a Lexington native, who is first a mother, community servant, professional marketer, and serial entrepreneur. She is a passionate advocate for identifying and addressing the unmet needs of our community, working to reduce barriers of access for all individuals; specifically for marginalized and underserved members. Through her various initiatives (LEX Project Prom) and organizations (EMON Event Co.), she is dedicated to creating opportunities and representation for those in need, ultimately striving to uplift and empower the communities she serves.
Ieasha Allen, MBA

Ieasha Allen, MBA

Board Member

Ieasha is a California native, a wife and devoted mother, and marketing professional turned entrepreneur with a dedicated focus on philanthropic initiatives and improving intercommunity relations.

After graduating from the University of Kentucky, she continued her education at Midway University, where she received her MBA and now site on their board of trustees.

In 2017, she opened Creaux, her first business with partners, a New Orleans’ inspired jazz bar and restaurant in downtown Lexington. What to many was seen as another bar in Lexington, Creaux quickly became a beacon of hope, ambition, and togetherness that could be achieved between different communities. Her current project, The Melroy, is set to be an oasis in downtown Lexington, blending history, diversity, and distinctive dining experiences to elevate Lexington’s social scene.

It is Ieasha’s focus to continue to support organizations that fulfill substantial gaps that improve the quality of life within the community.

Anna Cason

Anna Cason

Board Member

Anna Cason is a Registered Dietitian who works with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension, where she develops and delivers nutrition education. She is passionate about helping people build positive relationships with food and making nourishing food more accessible to everyone. Anna also enjoys sharing her love of movement as a group fitness instructor at a local studio. Outside of work, you can usually find her walking her two dogs, tending to her flower garden, or enjoying good food and time with family and friends. She is excited to serve on the FoodChain board and contribute to its work to increase access to nutritious food and strengthen the local food system.

Bo Milburn

Board Treasurer

Christina Yue

Christina Yue

Board Member

Yue spent much of her childhood learning the value of hard work and service while working at China Wok, the restaurant owned and operated by her family for over 40 years. She later moved to Lexington to attend the University of Kentucky where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications in 2011.

Christina has over a decade of experience building strategies and cultivating relationships with various types of member communities. She began as a student worker building databases and managing membership initiatives and volunteer engagement for the UK Medical Alumni Association and UK HealthCare Philanthropy. She later worked at Quest Oracle Community, becoming their Director of Customer Learning where she gained experience in strategic planning, event management, community engagement, content creation and budget management.

In her current role as Director of Strategic Stakeholder Events, Memberships and Administration, Christina leverages her expertise to support the strategic initiatives of the organization.

Emily Spencer

Emily Spencer

Board Member

Emily Spencer is a food systems advocate, mother, eater, grower, and educator from Lexington, KY. She has spent her professional career working in Kentucky’s food system in various capacities. As an Extension Associate for the Center for Crop Diversification at the University of Kentucky, Emily works with farmers across the state to figure out where and how to sell their products in a way that makes sense for them. Prior to this, she worked as a Program Manager for Guahan Sustainable Culture in Guam, where she created a place-based food curriculum for elementary and middle school students and worked to expand food sovereignty. She is passionate about the ways that food connects us to our land, our bodies, and each other.
Becca Self

Becca Self

Board Member

Becca founded FoodChain in 2011 after a decade working in education, both as a classroom teacher and in the nonprofit sector. She is passionate about food and is committed to ensuring that everyone find access and joy through shared consumption. She served as the Executive Director of FoodChain for 10 years and is excited to work to inspire new ways for sustainable fresh food to be available to everyone in our community. She is a native Lexingtonian, and lives with her husband and two children, who all enjoy cooking and eating together.
Agnes Marrero

Agnes Marrero

Board Member

Agnes Teresa Marrero Rosa was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Growing up in kitchens meant she washed dishes on a stool at the age of five, and graduated to cooking red beans and rice at age seven.  She is the Executive Chef at Smithtown Seafood. When asked why she cooks she says simply “Because I am Puerto Rican” and her love of the art shines as big as her smile. “Farm to table, sustainability and ending hunger go hand in hand” she says, and it shows in the work she does. As a FoodChain board member Agnes advocates for food justice as well as volunteers her time towards our efforts.
Anne English

Anne English

Board Member

Originally from Whitesburg, Kentucky, Anne has lived in Lexington most of her life. She attended Furman University in South Carolina for her undergraduate degree, then returned to Lexington to attend the University of Kentucky College of Law.

As she underwent various treatments for a chronic autoimmune condition in 2015, she discovered that what she ate directly impacted her symptoms and quality of life. She strongly believes in increasing food education and access to fresh foods.

Anne practiced with two statewide law firms and clerked for two Federal Judges in the Eastern District of Kentucky before opening her law firm with her husband, Matt. They help families and small businesses plan for the future through estate planning and business advising.

Though she is a lawyer, she has finally broken the habit of starting every sentence with “wherein” or “therefore”. She loves running, camping, practicing yoga, and kayaking, despite being an absolute klutz. She also enjos reading a good book and spending time with her husband, son, and dog (a goat/Wookiee mix).