Nutrition International Executive and Leadership Team

Mercy Housing is a leading affordable housing organization dedicated to eliminating homelessness and housing insecurity for families, seniors, individuals, and people with disabilities. They provide a full spectrum of housing options and services to create stable, vibrant communities. Since 1981, they have helped over 250,000 people across 45 states and Puerto Rico by offering affordable, safe, and service-enriched housing. Their mission focuses on transforming lives through partnerships and community engagement.

Abilities First is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families in achieving independence through exploration and experience. The organization offers a range of services for both children and adults, focused on education, integration, and advocacy. Its mission emphasizes the importance of recognition and value for diverse abilities, promoting self-determination and community acceptance. Abilities First aims to create a world where people with disabilities are integrated into all aspects of community life.

Children's Institute Inc. (CII) is a nonprofit organization that provides services to children and families healing from the effects of family and community violence within Los Angeles." The organization has since expanded its services to at-risk youth in Los Angeles who are affected by child abuse, neglect domestic and gang violence as well as poverty. CII is a multi-service organization that combines evidence-based clinical services, youth development programs and family support services designed to address the whole child and entire family. The organization provides various forms of trauma supportincluding therapy, intervention services, parenting workshops, early childcare programs and other support services offered in English, Spanish and Korean. CII currently serves thousands of families throughout Los Angeles County at three main campuses: The Otis Booth campus in the Rampart/Westlake district; the Burton Green Campus in Torrance and the Mid-Wilshire campus near L.A.'s Koreatown. CII also operates a satellite center in Watts and San Pedro/Long Beach. The organization's therapeutic focus is based on the concepts of Recovery, Resilience and Readiness and seeks to help youth build confidence and discover and develop skills to break through barriersboth emotional and situationalto grow up and lead healthy, productive lives. The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation (EMCF) has invested $10 million award to expand its presence in the Watts and Central Los Angeles communities. The organization also has received a grant from the Foundation's True North Fund. In July 1906, the organization announced in a partnership with Pritzker-prize-winning architect Frank Gehry In the 1980s, the organization played a role in the McMartin preschool trial, interviewing children suspected of being abused using methods that were at the time completely new, and proved to be controversial.

Arkansas Support Network is dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by promoting inclusion and advocacy since 1988. The organization offers a range of services including community living, vocational support, and family services, aimed at empowering individuals to make choices and lead fulfilling lives. Their mission emphasizes the importance of relationships, meaningful employment, and active community involvement. They work towards creating an inclusive society through advocacy, focusing on social justice and equal opportunities for all.