My name is Lynette Addison. I am a 53-year-old residing in Winston-Salem. Recent work in several volunteer positions, such as cook or in food distribution at my local church, has led to my interest in working on the policy side. I graduated from Salem College in 2020 with dual degrees in Applied Sociology and Religious Studies. My interest in helping those in food deserts and the unhoused led me to enroll and graduate from Providence Culinary School in spring 2023. Joining Our Opportunity 2 Love+Heal Coalition has peaked my interest in working on the business side in the last year and a half. I appreciate your consideration for this role and training.