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LEADERSHIP
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Pastor Tricia Neale
Pronouns: she/her
Executive Director
Rev. Patricia Neale has served as the Executive Director of Feast of Justice since it was founded in 2007, while she was serving at host church St. John’s Lutheran Church (Mayfair) as Associate Pastor.
She has a Masters in Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia with an urban concentration, as well as an MS from University of Texas and a BS from the University of Virginia from her first career as a biomedical engineer. Pr. Tricia serves on the board of directors for the Northeast Services Team.
She is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. Pr. Tricia has lived in Rhawnhurst since 2007 with her husband, David, who taught high school in Philadelphia until recently retiring, and their three sons. When not at Feast of Justice, she enjoys running, cooking vegetarian food, reading, and her large Italian family.
Leadership Team
Karen Li
Pronouns: she/her
Development and Communications Manager
kli@feastofjustice.org
Born and raised in Northeast Philly, Karen graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor's in History. She developed her commitment to food justice from volunteering at a student-run healthy breakfast bar every morning during high school, and working at her college campus's food pantry.
Her free time may be spent listening to audiobooks or exploring new places. If you ever want to find free privacy-focused digital tools, she is your go-to person.
Karen is excited to serve her community through addressing food security with Feast of Justice!
Development and Communications Manager
kli@feastofjustice.org
Born and raised in Northeast Philly, Karen graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor's in History. She developed her commitment to food justice from volunteering at a student-run healthy breakfast bar every morning during high school, and working at her college campus's food pantry.
Her free time may be spent listening to audiobooks or exploring new places. If you ever want to find free privacy-focused digital tools, she is your go-to person.
Karen is excited to serve her community through addressing food security with Feast of Justice!
Genevieve Casson
Pronouns: she/her
Office Coordinator
Gen first became a part of the Feast of Justice community as a guest in 2017. Two years later, Gen started volunteering her time and skills, and eventually became Feast of Justice’s Administrative and Resource Support in 2022.
Gen moved from Port Richmond to Upper Holmesburg in 2007. Gen worked in administrative child care for an afterschool program in 2010, through which she became involved in nutrition development services for summer and school year lunch programs. This work inspired her passion for children’s health and addressing hunger.
From her own experiences at Feast of Justice, Gen is committed to serving guests with compassion, understanding, inclusivity, and grace. Gen is also an avid supporter of the Cancel Lunch Debt Coalition, and works with the FindHelp resource platform to assist guests in searching for resources beyond food.
When not working, Gen loves to watch professional wrestling, belly dance, paint in watercolors, and research vintage television. You may find her at local thrift stores scouring for VHS tapes and vinyl records. Gen enjoys spending time with her son, boyfriend, and pets: 3 cats, a dog, and a turtle.
Office Coordinator
Gen first became a part of the Feast of Justice community as a guest in 2017. Two years later, Gen started volunteering her time and skills, and eventually became Feast of Justice’s Administrative and Resource Support in 2022.
Gen moved from Port Richmond to Upper Holmesburg in 2007. Gen worked in administrative child care for an afterschool program in 2010, through which she became involved in nutrition development services for summer and school year lunch programs. This work inspired her passion for children’s health and addressing hunger.
From her own experiences at Feast of Justice, Gen is committed to serving guests with compassion, understanding, inclusivity, and grace. Gen is also an avid supporter of the Cancel Lunch Debt Coalition, and works with the FindHelp resource platform to assist guests in searching for resources beyond food.
When not working, Gen loves to watch professional wrestling, belly dance, paint in watercolors, and research vintage television. You may find her at local thrift stores scouring for VHS tapes and vinyl records. Gen enjoys spending time with her son, boyfriend, and pets: 3 cats, a dog, and a turtle.
Mary Jones
Pronouns: she/her
Registration Support
Mary is a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and an actively involved volunteer at Feast of Justice.
She grew up in Buffalo NY and graduated with a degree in Music Ed from SUNY Buffalo. She is certified in Elem. Ed, having first taught in Lutheran and Episcopal schools and recently retired from the Philadelphia Public school system.
She has been an active church member her entire life, involved in worship life and music programs.
Registration Support
Mary is a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and an actively involved volunteer at Feast of Justice.
She grew up in Buffalo NY and graduated with a degree in Music Ed from SUNY Buffalo. She is certified in Elem. Ed, having first taught in Lutheran and Episcopal schools and recently retired from the Philadelphia Public school system.
She has been an active church member her entire life, involved in worship life and music programs.
Ted Northrop
Pronouns: he/him
Fresh Food Coordinator
Ted earned a Masters degree in Economics from Temple University, which he continues to use as a consultant for the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
After learning about Feast of Justice through St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ted grew to appreciate the desire for openness and diversity at both organizations, particularly the value of treating people with human dignity regardless of status or situation. He started volunteering August 2022 and was invited to join the leadership team a few months later.
When not working, Ted loves to cook, play darts competitively, and keep his radio on 24/7 listening to music and NPR. Ted also nurtures a passion for learning about history, such as the histories of the United States, UK, and India. This history buff loves documentaries and enjoys visiting Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.
Fresh Food Coordinator
Ted earned a Masters degree in Economics from Temple University, which he continues to use as a consultant for the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
After learning about Feast of Justice through St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ted grew to appreciate the desire for openness and diversity at both organizations, particularly the value of treating people with human dignity regardless of status or situation. He started volunteering August 2022 and was invited to join the leadership team a few months later.
When not working, Ted loves to cook, play darts competitively, and keep his radio on 24/7 listening to music and NPR. Ted also nurtures a passion for learning about history, such as the histories of the United States, UK, and India. This history buff loves documentaries and enjoys visiting Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.
Dave Speece
Pronouns: he/him
Pantry Operations Coordinator
Dave had been a longtime volunteer at Feast of Justice and member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Before his time here, Dave earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Penn State and taught social studies for 5 years. Dave also worked many years as a college bookstore manager and
customer service trainer.
In his spare time, Dave enjoys doing genealogy, reading, and watching sports.
Pantry Operations Coordinator
Dave had been a longtime volunteer at Feast of Justice and member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Before his time here, Dave earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Penn State and taught social studies for 5 years. Dave also worked many years as a college bookstore manager and
customer service trainer.
In his spare time, Dave enjoys doing genealogy, reading, and watching sports.
Sean Darab
Pronouns: he/him
Starbucks and Warehouse Receiving Support
Sean is local to the Rhawnhurst neighborhood of Northeast Philly.
He started volunteering at Feast of Justice in 2020 right before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sean volunteers 6 days a week, through which he has become a jack of all trades in supporting Feast of Justice’s operations.
Sean graduated from high school and went on to enroll in computer school. He is a proud Philly sports fan, and enjoys watching hockey and football.
Feel free to say hi when you see him - Sean is easygoing and kind to everyone he meets!
Starbucks and Warehouse Receiving Support
Sean is local to the Rhawnhurst neighborhood of Northeast Philly.
He started volunteering at Feast of Justice in 2020 right before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sean volunteers 6 days a week, through which he has become a jack of all trades in supporting Feast of Justice’s operations.
Sean graduated from high school and went on to enroll in computer school. He is a proud Philly sports fan, and enjoys watching hockey and football.
Feel free to say hi when you see him - Sean is easygoing and kind to everyone he meets!
Catherine Loye
Pronouns: she/her
Volunteer Coordinator
Catherine is the volunteer coordinator at Feast of Justice, and she serves through Hunger Free America and Americorps. Catherine has just finished her bachelors in psychology and will soon be studying to get her Masters in counseling. Catherine is very passionate about ending hunger, and aims to help this cause with Feast of Justice! When not at Feast of Justice, Catherine enjoys reading, playing with her dog, and going on new adventures!
Volunteer Coordinator
Catherine is the volunteer coordinator at Feast of Justice, and she serves through Hunger Free America and Americorps. Catherine has just finished her bachelors in psychology and will soon be studying to get her Masters in counseling. Catherine is very passionate about ending hunger, and aims to help this cause with Feast of Justice! When not at Feast of Justice, Catherine enjoys reading, playing with her dog, and going on new adventures!
Suzy DiDonna
Pronouns: she/her
Impact Alignment Coordinator
Suzy's journey in Philadelphia started at Saint Joseph's University where she received a BA in International Relations with a minor in Gender Studies. She came to adore the city of Philadelphia during her four years at SJU, and is so excited to be in a role where she can serve and uplift its vibrant communities. She is eager to get to know the guests at Feast of Justice!
In her free time, Suzy loves to thrift, hang out with her friends, and attempt to use her sewing machine. She also loves to spend time with her spirited cat, Scotty.
Impact Alignment Coordinator
Suzy's journey in Philadelphia started at Saint Joseph's University where she received a BA in International Relations with a minor in Gender Studies. She came to adore the city of Philadelphia during her four years at SJU, and is so excited to be in a role where she can serve and uplift its vibrant communities. She is eager to get to know the guests at Feast of Justice!
In her free time, Suzy loves to thrift, hang out with her friends, and attempt to use her sewing machine. She also loves to spend time with her spirited cat, Scotty.
Avery Manning
Pronouns: he/him
Community Building Liaison
Avery is a multifaceted graduate student at American University, currently working as a Program Director at Junior Youth Action with a strong background in local politics. Through his work with Junior Youth Action, West Norriton HRC, Norristown NAACP and other volunteering/working efforts, Avery has been able to positively impact his community and others while also staying active in several different capacities. Avery’s mission is to cultivate a strong sense of community, aid in the continuation of equitable change for our nation’s children, as well as focus on direct mentorship with local youth. Avery is interested in opportunities within political and education reform.
Avery’s work at Feast of Justice will be dedicated to creating positive long-term outcomes that go beyond food and nutrition security through building community–both with those whom we serve as well as the other providers, partners, and agencies in the communities of Northeast Philadelphia.
Community Building Liaison
Avery is a multifaceted graduate student at American University, currently working as a Program Director at Junior Youth Action with a strong background in local politics. Through his work with Junior Youth Action, West Norriton HRC, Norristown NAACP and other volunteering/working efforts, Avery has been able to positively impact his community and others while also staying active in several different capacities. Avery’s mission is to cultivate a strong sense of community, aid in the continuation of equitable change for our nation’s children, as well as focus on direct mentorship with local youth. Avery is interested in opportunities within political and education reform.
Avery’s work at Feast of Justice will be dedicated to creating positive long-term outcomes that go beyond food and nutrition security through building community–both with those whom we serve as well as the other providers, partners, and agencies in the communities of Northeast Philadelphia.
Page last updated: 01/02/2025
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