Above: the first class of International Hunger Fellows. People mentioned in this article include Margaret Zeigler (kneeling, with sunglasses), Ed Cooney (standing, 2nd from right), Ashley Aakesson, (kneeling, with white shirt), Tammy Palmer (seated, 3rd from left), and Michael Johnson … Read more
Hunger Center History Corner: Launching the National Hunger Fellowship
Above: the “Pioneer Class” of Hunger Fellows. People mentioned in this article include Jen Coken (standing, 4th from right), Max Finberg (standing, 2nd from left), Lisa Moore (standing, 7th from left), and Melissa Zook and Mark Kennedy (seated, 2nd and … Read more
Hunger Center History Corner: Tony Hall and Our Founding
Above: Amb. Tony Hall at the Hunger Center’s 15th Anniversary Gala, 2008. For our 30th Anniversary year we’re looking back at important people and events from our past three decades, and the legacy we carry forward as we continue our … Read more
Hunger Center History Corner: The House Select Committee on Hunger
Above: Rep. Mickey Leland and Rep. Bill Emerson share a collegial moment during a hearing. 📸: Marty LaVor For our 30th Anniversary year, we’re looking back at important people and events from our past three decades, and the legacy we … Read more
Reflections on 30 Years of Growing Leaders and Cultivating Change
I’ve written before about how my experience as a Hunger Fellow in 1997-1998 changed the course of my life forever. What you may not know is that I was here at the Congressional Hunger Center at the very beginning — … Read more