our team
Meet Our Leadership
We are proud of our committed and passionate staff, driven by our common mission to build community in the culinary industry.
Feed the Soul Team
Falayn Ferrell, Executive Director
Karina Fernandez, Director
Board of Directors
Sarah Freddie, Board Chair
Administration & Finance Manager, Houston Airport System IAH-HOU
Tommy Brooks, Board Member
Chief Financial Officer, Adelphi Bank
Derek Robinson, Board Member
Managing Partner, Black Restaurant Weeks, LLC
Warren Luckett, Board Member
Founder, Black Restaurant Weeks, LLC
Karinn Chavarria, Board Member
Co-Founder Latin Restaurant Week
Justin Nicks, Board Member
Sr. Commercial Director, Anheuser-Busch
Juana Collins, Board Member
Keith Jackson, Board Member
B. Keith Jackson Attorney and Counselor at Law PLLC
Chef Patricia “Patti” Delgado, Board Member
Executive Chef, The Original Ninfa’s
Brinn Miracle, Board Member
Founder, Architangent
Troy Brown, Board Member
Vice President, Director of Recruitment, Enrollment & Marketing at the University of West Los Angeles
Chef Dominick Lee
Executive Chef, Augustine’s in Hotel King David
Our Core Values
What we believe in

Community
Serving as a liaison for the culinary industry, through financial assistance and business training and development, we feed those who feed the community.

Collaboration
Through the identification of industry experts and the support of major corporations, Feed the Soul humbly understands we can not level the playing within the industry without a collaborative mindset.

Compassion
With an understanding of the challenges small business owners face in the competitive climate of the culinary industry.
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Press Releases
Feed the Soul Foundation Hosts Third Annual Global Culinary Conference in Houston, TX
Feed the Soul Foundation hosts its third annual Global Culinary Conference in Houston, bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, and industry experts for workshops, networking, and business development training for culinary entrepreneurs.
Feed the Soul Foundation Launches Culinary Business Network
The Culinary Business Network, powered by the Grubhub Community Fund is a dynamic community designed to help food business owners connect, learn, and grow.
Feed the Soul Foundation Hosts Second Global Culinary Conference in Houston, TX
Feed the Soul Foundation returns to Houston for its second Global Culinary Conference, featuring expert-led workshops, networking, and business development opportunities for culinary entrepreneurs.


