Advisory Committee

Purpose

To serve in an advisory role to the executive team of Hidden Harvest Ottawa, and to provide input on policy and program issues.

Objectives

• To discuss and provide input and feedback (to the committee) regarding program policies and/or strategic directions;
• To share expertise, experience and perspectives regarding program issues and strategies;
• To be proactive and forward thinking in identifying trends and opportunities that may inform decision-making; and,
• To promote and spread the word about Hidden Harvest Ottawa activities.

Advisory Committee Members

	Laura Bonnett, Advisory Committee Chair & Income Eagle laura@hiddenharvest.ca With a keen eye on the big picture from her tree-top perch, Laura’s focus on strategic funding opportunities helps us leverage resources to support our partners and rescue more food from going to waste. Laura leads Strategic Action Area #1 – Funding
	Philipp-Clemens Nowotny, Advisory Committee Vice Chair & Strategic Policy Porcupine phil@hiddenharvest.ca The wise Strategic Policy Porcupine will help HHO determine the ways that we should grow and evolve as we go forward, and keep a keen eye out for opportunities to share our knowledge and experience to help inform policy or advocacy work. Read some of Hidden Harvest Ottawa’s posts relating to policy here. Phil leads Strategic Action Area #7 – Advocacy / Policy
	Tony Zappia, Tech Fox tony@hiddenharvest.ca It take a sly fox to turn bits and bytes into cherry strudels and sweet berry wine. Tony leads Action Area #3 – IT Infrastructure
	Jen Jans, Outreach Racoon jen@hiddenharvest.ca When not under a tree leading harvests, Jen can be found sharing the bounty and harvest stories at outreach events in Ottawa or at international conferences. See previous and upcoming events on our event calendar! Jen leads Strategic Action Area #6 – Outreach & Education
	Leonie, Cataloging Chipmunk  leonie@hiddenharvest.ca Editing and auditing the ever-changing list of trees to harvest over a long harvest season requires nimble precision and quick decisions with big data. When she’s not busy harvesting & sharing food, Leonie helps us inventory the latest and greatest trees which homeowners register on our site from across the region. Leonie supports Strategic Action Area #5 – Harvesting Management
	Beth Advisor Expect to learn more about Beth soon. We could not be more excited to have her supporting and directing our work as we prepare to grow our organization and expand our social impact.
	Katrina Siks, Co-founder kat@hiddenaharvest.ca A few of the things Katrina does to make hidden harvests happen: Media relations, volunteer training, Plan(t) for Tomorrow coordination, social media, taxes, playing under trees. Kat co-leads Strategic Action Area #2 – Governance. Katrina also digs around in the Outreach, Harvesting and Volunteer Management groups.
	Jay Garlough, Co-founder, Governance Groundhog  jay@hiddenharvest.ca Forming this advisory committee in 2016 was the first step in turning the soil as we transplant our growing social enterprise into a registered charity over the next 12-24 months. The four properties of agroecosystems — productivity, stability, sustainability and equitability — can continue to inform the transition to greener pastures. We plan to do most of the heavy lifting over the winter months. Jay co-leads Strategic Action Area #2 – Governance. Jay also digs around in the IT, Fundraising and Policy groups.
	This could be you! Advisor We are always working away to improve how we pick, share and take good care. If you would like to join our Advisory Committee, one of our sub committees, or volunteer other advice or support then please complete our volunteer sign-up form. You can select “Offer Professional Advice & Support” as one of your preferred roles and let us know how you could see yourself being involved.

2017-2021 Strategic Plan – Summary by Action Area

Learn more about Hidden Harvest Ottawa’s 5 Year Strategic Plan here.