Staff
Amy Brady, Brainfood's Program Director, has more than five years of non-profit experience. Prior to joining Brainfood in 2007, Amy was the Regional Program Director at the Joy of Sports Foundation, a non-profit organization that taught youth critical life success skills through sports, physical activity, and nutrition education. With a Masters in Public Health and a B.A. in Human Development, Amy brings a passion for working with youth and promoting healthy living.
Paul Dahm, Brainfood's executive director, has more than ten years of nonprofit fund-raising and management experience. Prior to joining Brainfood in 2003, Dahm spent two years as a director at Orr Associates, a consulting firm serving the nonprofit community, where he advised a range of organizations such as The National Mentoring Partnership, Gallaudet University, The U.S. Navy Memorial, Youth I.N.C. and the American Bar Association. Previous to Orr Associates, Dahm worked for the Make-A-Wish Foundation as the Community Relations Director for the Washington Metro Area and the Associate Director with overall responsibility for fundraising, community relations, and program services in the Baltimore Metro Area.
Carina Gervacio, Program Coordinator, graduated from the University of Virginia in 2005 with a BA in Comparative Literature and Environmental Thought and Practice. Prior to joining Brainfood, Carina worked with several environmental non-profit organizations, including the Southern Environmental Law Center and, most recently, the League of Conservation Voters. Carina first gained experience with youth development as a volunteer for Migrant Aid, an English tutoring program for migrant youth and adults in central Virginia. Brainfood brings together two of her favorite things: food and working with high school youth.
