Acting for Change, Creating Justice
A Shmita-inspired Speaker Series presents

Creating Food Justice

Sunday May 16

10 - 11AM RMT    |    Noon - 1PM ET    |    9-10AM PT

Damien Thompson, PhD
Co-founder of Frontline Farming in Colorado and Director of the Center for Food Justice and Healthy Communities.

Damien is an Associate Professor of Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Criminal Justice at Regis University where he directs the Community Food Systems program. In addition to his training in anthropology, Dr. Thompson also holds certification in Permaculture Design and a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Teaching Certification.

Paul Sherman
Outreach Manager, MAZON.

Paul has more than six years of experience in community organizing with both Jewish and anti-hunger organizations. After founding the University of Denver’s chapter of Food Recovery Network, he completed a fellowship at their national office in College Park, Maryland. Paul has a B.A. in Religious Studies and International Studies from the University of Denver. Paul implements MAZON’s priorities on the East Coast by identifying and developing relationships with Jewish community-based organizations, including synagogues and anti-hunger organizations.

Registration Required; Suggested donation $18 per session