Gwen joined Farmer Foodshare’s board of directors in 2021.

Born and raised in Ohio, Gwen is no stranger to farms: her grandfather raised pigs, chickens, and hogs.

A dedicated public servant, Gwen is currently an executive assistant at the NC Department of Health and Human Services, where she supports the assistant secretary of county operations.

She previously served for 12 years as program assistant for the NC Department of Public Health’s WIC program. Having worked closely with all 100 NC counties and their public health departments, Gwen is keenly attuned to community needs in our region.

In her spare time Gwen enjoys shopping at the North Carolina Farmers Market and spending time with her family. She lives in Clayton, NC.