Our Team

Formerly Network Coordinator with Our Food Southeast New Brunswick, Jill Van Horne also co-chaired Food For All’s steering committee from 2017-2019, contributed to initiatives as a regional partner, and had a hand in supporting and building initiatives focused on school food, food policy, and food access. Her work in the food scene has ranged from getting her hands dirty in the garden to bringing people together with elected officials to ensure that experiences and food issues are considered at decision-making tables. This work has helped Jill develop a deeper understanding of the challenges people face in New Brunswick and beyond and the opportunities to address them through a food lens; she knows she’s but scratched the surface on these topics.

With a background in performing arts, Maïna has been involved in activism for the advancement of socio-environmental justice for over a decade, and more recently turned to community organizing. Currently working as a Project Coordinator with Food For All NB, Maïna is driven by their belief that a future with food for all is possible. When not at work, you can find Maïna out on a stroll, reading a good book, exploring creative hobbies, or sipping tea with friends.

maina@foodforallnb.ca

Janet Hamilton is a Journeyman chef, CFM, and CFM Trainer, with many years of experience delivering food programming across private and sectors to develop a re-engagement and capacity building service offering that brings her experience supporting teaching kitchens, bulk food programming, and food leadership development to local community projects. Janet has existing relationships with community partners in the province. 

She looks forward to inspiring new and old minds on how fun food can be.

An interdisciplinary geographer who strives to find links and solutions between nature and urban environments, Himani is passionate about the intersection of agriculture and cultural food security and how they can support and strengthen local food systems. She believes creating spaces to learn and connect through food in communities plays a major role in building a inclusive, healthy and sustainable food culture.

Adje is Adaptation + Innovation Manager at CLIMAtlantic. His work centres around better understanding how the environment, communities, organizations, and sectors relate to one-another and function in order to leverage more effective, holistic and sustainable adaptation. He is based in Northwest New Brunswick on unceded Wolastoqiyik territory, but works across Atlantic Canada on many projects including the implementation of adaptation pathways and the development of an Atlantic Canadian climate data portal.  Adje holds three degrees from McGill University: a bachelor’s of Biology and a bachelor’s of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences as well as a master’s degree in Microbiology. In addition to environmental issues, he is passionate about social issues, and the democratization of science, information and technology.

Leanne Prescott is passionate about equipping people to make their impact for social good.  Her drive to see advancements in poverty alleviation, food security, gender equity, and child rights has motivated her work in the non-profit sector for over 15 years. 

Leanne is a non-profit consultant and owner of Line Rock Co supporting community groups and organizations with special projects since 2021.  Leanne was also part of the Food For All NB leadership team in 2022 and completed her Community Food Mentor training.  Previously, Leanne worked with Vision Canada for 8 years supporting their Public Engagement, Community Development, and Advocacy efforts in Canada. 

Leanne is from southeastern New Brunswick and believes in our community, and that food security for all is possible when we all work together. 

Daniel Dutton is an assistant professor in Community Health & Epidemiology at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick. His current research focuses on social epidemiology and applied government policy. Most of his work is quantitative, utilizing large data sets and modeling strategies from economics and epidemiology. Currently he is interested in issues faced by those in low income like challenges around food insecurity and housing, including what role governmental policy can play in addressing those challenges.

A Registered Dietitian with a history of working in health policy, health promotion and community development Julie currently works for the New Brunswick Medical Society as a Project Specialist. She was born and raised in New Brunswick and is now raising two young children in her hometown of Fredericton. It is important to Julie that the future generations not only have access to food but also sustainable food systems. She is passionate about the health of New Brunswickers.

Halima Suleiman is a food scientist, culinary professional, educator, and food business consultant passionate about food security, food sovereignty, and sustainable food systems. With a background in Food Science and a Master of Management from Crandall University, she combines expertise in food safety, culinary innovation, and community development with an interest in sustainable technology. Her recent research explores leveraging robotics for waste management in Moncton, highlighting her commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability.

Through her work with Food For All NB’s Community Food Mentorship program, Halima supports food education, food safety, and practical, community-driven approaches to improving community food security. As a Board Member, she is committed to advancing equitable access to food and building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food system in New Brunswick.

Prithvi Rughwani is a dedicated professional with a passion for marketing and project consulting, currently serving the Government of New Brunswick's Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fisheries, in the Marketing and Trade - Food Branch. His journey to this role has been driven by a blend of educational excellence, practical experience, and a commitment to delivering results. Prithvi completed his Master of Business Administration at the University of New Brunswick, which has helped him embark on a career that has allowed him to excel in marketing campaigns, strategy development, business growth, and the art of visualizing data. Prithvi’s diverse background equips him with a unique perspective and skill set, enabling him to tackle multifaceted challenges with creative solutions.