SENIOR DIRECTOR

With an unshakeable belief in the power of community, Miranda leads the Kansas Food Action Network’s strategy, guiding its vision and growth. She thrives on connecting people, ideas, and organizations, and has a penchant for turning bold ideas into tangible impact.

Before joining the Network in 2020, Miranda co-founded Live Well Geary County and chaired the Junction City Food Policy Council. She then spent several years advancing food policy in Ireland and along the East Coast before returning to Kansas for good.

Raised in Colorado, Miranda now enjoys exploring Kansas’ diverse landscapes through hiking and camping with her husband, a sixth-generation Kansan, and their son. When indoors, she enjoys making unnecessarily elaborate birthday cakes for close family and friends. 

Connect with Miranda:

Learn more about our policy agenda

Explore opportunities to collaborate with the Kansas Food Action Network

Support and strengthen our work

DIRECTOR OF NETWORK ENGAGEMENT

Lorrie Kessler works directly with Kansas food councils and community leaders, helping to grow the number of people working in Kansas to improve their local food system. Lorrie has 25 years of experience in coalition building and community engagement, most recently as the Coordinator of the Healthy Harvey Coalition and as a founding member of the Harvey County Food and Farm Council.

Lorrie has a passion for learning new languages. When not studying (sometimes while studying) she will be deep in fiber arts such as knitting and stitching.

Connect with Lorrie:

For technical or adaptive support with new or emerging councils or community initiatives

If you’re a community leader doing exciting work in food and agriculture—or exploring how to get started

To learn more about ongoing efforts in your region

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Ryan Bowersox leads the strategy and execution of all things communications for the Kansas Food Action Network. Blending creativity with clarity, Ryan ensures the right message reaches the right people at the right time through branding, media outreach and storytelling.  Before joining the Kansas Food Action Network, Ryan served as Co-Chair of the Douglas County Food Policy Council and as Outreach and Marketing Director at Just Food, the food bank of Douglas County.

Getting back to the root of her love for food, Ryan works part-time as a private chef - finding joy in creating meals from scratch. When she’s not in the kitchen, she’s a dedicated mom, avid reader, and loves spending time on the water.

Connect with Ryan:

For press or media inquiries

To share a story you think we should be telling

With questions about our website or digital publications