Apply to Become a COFSAC Member

Our council seeks to gather and lift diverse and representative voices from across the Colorado food system to help craft research, guidance and recommendations for food systems-related policy and state initiatives.

There are two primary ways to contribute to the work of COFSAC. Individuals with experience or expertise aligned with designated council seats are appointed by the General Assembly or the governor to three year terms. Council also has the authority to engage and appoint interested stakeholders in committee and working group efforts.

Apply to Become a COFSAC Member 

Our council seeks to gather and lift diverse and representative voices from across the Colorado food system to help craft research, guidance and recommendations for food systems-related policy and state initiatives. 

There are two primary ways to contribute to the work of COFSAC. Individuals with experience or expertise aligned with designated council seats are appointed by the General Assembly or the governor to three year terms. Council also has the authority to engage and appoint interested stakeholders in committee and working group efforts. 

How to apply for appointment to council:

-Prepare your application packet. You will be asked to complete a series of questions and upload your resume or CV. 

-Review the list of current stakeholder seats and complete the appropriate form by selecting APPLY HERE: 

    1. Recipient of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – APPLY HERE 
    2. Representative of statewide anti-hunger organization – APPLY HERE  
    3. Academic specialist in economic systems, agriculture, or health care – APPLY HERE 
    4. Representative of a local nonprofit community organization engaged in farm-to-school programs or local food systems – APPLY HERE 
    5. Representative of a food bank or pantry APPLY HERE 
    6. Representative of a statewide healthy food systems organization – APPLY HERE 
    7. Representative of specialty crop production – APPLY HERE 
    8. Representative of institutional procurement from an educational setting – APPLY HERENOTE: For those applying through the Governor Board and Commissions please indicate your interest and intent to apply to Food System Advisory Council when prompted in the application.

To preview application questions: Download Application Form Here 

-Contact our Council administrator, Alex.DeJoy@colostate.edu to inform council of your application.

-Council will request to review all applications submitted by October 18th, 2023, and provide recommendations to the appropriate office.

-The General Assembly or the Governor will then make the final decision (over which they have full discretionary power) and inform those appointed as Council members.

-Council will follow up with those not appointed to explore other opportunities for participation such as committee and working group initiatives.

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How to apply for appointment to council:

  1. Please refer to the membership chart to see what stakeholder seats will be appointed in the coming year.
  2. Submit your application at the Boards and Commissions Website. NOTE: Be sure to indicate your interest and intent to apply to COFSAC when prompted in the application.
  3. Contact our Council administrator, Alex.DeJoy@colostate.edu to inform council of you application.
  4. Council will request to review all applications submitted by October 14th, 2022, and provide recommendations to the Governor’s Office. 
  5. The Governor will then make the final decision (over which they have full discretionary power) and inform those appointed as Council members.
  6. Council will follow up with those not appointed to explore other opportunities for participation such as committee and working group initiatives.

Boards and Commissions Application Page:

https://www.colorado.gov/governor/boards-commissions-application

How to apply to participate in a committee or working group

Contact Alex.DeJoy@colostate.edu to learn more about current committee and working group efforts.

Council Seats and Terms

NameSeatTerm Expires
Al GoodmanRep. Food wholesalers or food retailers10/31/2025
VacantRep. Statewide anti-hunger organization10/31/2025
Nicholas MarquezRep. Expertise in federal Food nutrition service programs10/31/2025
Michele MeyerRepresentative of a food distributor or a food hub10/31/2025
VacantRep. Food bank10/31/2026
VacantRep. Agricultural production, specialty crop10/31/2022
VacantAcademic specialist in economic systems, agriculture, or health care10/31/2026
VacantRep. Institutional procurement, educational setting10/31/2026
VacantRep. Local, non-profit, community org. w/ farm-to-school program/local food system10/31/2023
VacantRep. Statewide healthy food systems org10/31/2026
Julie MooreRep. Food wholesalers or food retailers, direct market retailer10/31/2024
Elizabeth MarronRep. Expertise in rural community and regional development, or community and economic development programs10/31/2024
Marci CochranRep. Federal food assistance program10/31/2024
Derrick HoffmanRep. Agricultural production, sells ag products to public schools/school districts10/31/2024
Tessa HaleRep. Institutional procurement, healthcare setting10/31/2024
Tamaan Osbourne-RobertsRep. Nutrition expert, licensed physician, or registered dietitian10/31/2024
Krista GarandRep. Colorado Department of Educationdesignated seat appointed by agency
Hollis GlennRep. Colorado Department of Agriculturedesignated seat appointed by agency
Karla MaracciniRep. Colorado Department of Human Servicesdesignated seat appointed by agency
Dawn ThilmanyRep. Colorado State University Extensiondesignated seat appointed by agency
Greg ThomasonRep. Office of Economic Development and International Tradedesignated seat appointed by agency
VacantRecipient of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program10/31/2026
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