Deb Haynes

Executive Director

Deb joined Food for Others in August of 2023. She is passionate about making our community an equitable and healthy place for all, where no one goes hungry. Deb came to Food for Others after seven years in homeless services. She spends her spare time with her family, playing board games, and spoiling her pets.

Anna Slaten

Director of Development & Outreach

Anna joined the Food for Others team as Director of Development & Outreach in April of 2022. Passionate about both food security and advocating for a more equitable food system in our community, Anna is excited to have joined the team. In her spare time, Anna can often be found exploring local farmers’ markets, hiking, or chasing after her Bernedoodle, Stevie.

Anna is always interested in connecting with our community and expanding opportunities here at Food for Others. If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved and support the Food for Others mission, please reach out to aslaten@foodforothers.org.

April Frazier Simmons

Director of Operations & Client Services

April has been working at Food for Others since 2001. She has spent so many years with FFO because she enjoys helping people in need. On the weekends, April spends time with her children and grandchildren.

Nikki Clifford, CVA

Director of Volunteer Services

Nikki joined the Food for Others team in 2010. She loves working at FFO because when she leaves the office each day, she knows that she has helped someone in need. In her free time, she can be found knitting, teaching Italian to her nephew, or hanging out with her mom and her husband.

Brittany Marteney

Program Manager

Brittany Marteney was born and raised in Fairfax. She works for Food for Others because she wants to have a positive impact on the community. In her spare time, she enjoys cuddling with her two hound dogs, Scarlet and Princeton, reading, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Jennlliz Garcia

Food Resources & Nutrition Coordinator

Jenn wanted to work in the Food for Others Warehouse because she is passionate about helping the community. She enjoys interacting with our clients, especially the families. After hours, Jenn enjoys cooking, dancing, listening to music, and coloring with her young children.

Hannah Brockway

Development & Communications Coordinator 

Hannah joined the Food for Others team in April 2023. Hannah is passionate about food justice and was drawn to FFO’s impact and emphasis on community. Outside of the development office, you can find Hannah hiking or exploring the area.

Axcelyn Tejada

Client Resource Coordinator

Axcelyn joined the FFO family in July 2023. She deeply enjoys being part of a workplace who’s mission is oriented around helping people. Axcelyn strongly believes that we must serve others since it connects us back to the human essence. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her baby Samantha, her family, and her church.

Warren Dorr

Market Coordinator

Warren was born in Peru but has lived in the Northern Virginia area for the majority of his life. He spent years moving around the United States and even spent a year in Hawaii, which was his favorite place to live. He has a seven year old son that he cares for on his own and he chose to work at Food for Others because he has needed help in the past and is now passionate about giving back. Warren is a fan of all Washington sports teams and in his free time enjoys playing sports with his son, his girlfriend and her children.

Tiara Johnson

Volunteer Coordinator

Tiara joined Food for Others in September 2023. She loves helping people become more engaged in their community and is always excited to welcome new FFO volunteers. Outside of work, Tiara enjoys playing piano, volunteering, and spending time with family.

Warehouse Staff

Mauricio Castillo

Mauricio began working at Food for Others in 2008.  He loves driving FFO’s trucks to our neighborhood sites and to pick up food donations.  After hours, Mauricio enjoys playing soccer and visiting local parks with his children.

Rossio Senzano

Rossio has been a member of FFO’s warehouse staff since 2010. She likes her job because the high level of activity in the warehouse always keeps her busy. Rossio spends her free time caring for her five-year-old niece and 10-year-old nephews.

Pete Girondo

Pete joined the Food for Others team in February of 2023 as a warehouse staff member and driver. This is Pete’s first time working in the nonprofit world after working at a Benjamin Moore private retailer for 4 years. Pete is excited to be a member of the Food for Others team. In his free time, Pete likes the outdoors, sneakers, and giant monster movies, such as King Kong and Godzilla.