Poni Askew
Poni Askew is a visionary idea generator, community builder, and small business champion who has spent her career creating platforms where food, culture, and entrepreneurship thrive. Rooted in her hometown of Wahiawā, she builds systems that empower local producers,...
Sean Sherman
A member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, Sean Sherman was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. His focus is on the revitalization and evolution of Indigenous foods systems throughout North America. Through his activism and advocacy,...
Dominica Rice-Cisneros
Named one of the “Female Titans of the Bay Area Food Scene” by Eater San Francisco, Dominica Rice-Cisneros is a celebrated chef and restaurateur whose career spans more than three decades. Her latest restaurant, Bombera—hailed as a discovery by the Michelin Guide—has...