Westchester County”™s largest nonprofit hunger-relief organization, Elmsford-based Feeding Westchester has announced the addition of Davis John Abraham of Yonkers, Tracey Levy of Larchmont, Kecia Palmer-Cousins of Peekskill, Jonathan Tretler of Scarsdale and Jennifer Wells of Bronxville to its Board of Directors.
Abraham has worked in the philanthropic and international development sector for 19 years. He currently serves as a director at the Cognizant U.S. Foundation. He holds a Master of Science degree from the New York University Center for Global Affairs and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pace University.
Levy, founder of Levy Employment Law LLC, offers clients the benefit of her 25 years of legal and employee relations experience. She holds an advanced law degree from Yale Law School”™s LLM program, a Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Union College.
Palmer-Cousins is a wellness entrepreneur, manufacturing engineer and project management consultant, co-owner of Aero-Ba-Soul Inc., a business management and training company and co-owner of G&K Sweet Foods LLC, a Minority Women Business Enterprises (MWBE)-certified baked goods company. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University, a Masters Certificate in project management from George Washington University and an MBA from Long Island University.
Tretler an investment banker is a managing director and head of the North America Consumer & Retail Group at HSBC. He has also led the food and beverage practice at RBC Capital Markets and Deutsche Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from The Wharton School.
Wells is currently the vice president of human resources for the North Division of PepsiCo Beverages North America, which is responsible for making, moving and selling a variety of beverage products. She graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and biology. “Hunger is pervasive right here in our own backyard, and with the pandemic it has become even more pervasive,” said Karen C. Erren, president and CEO of Feeding Westchester.
“Unfortunately,” said Erren, “there is no vaccine for hunger. Our neighbors continue to face unprecedented economic challenges. We invite you to join us and get involved. Consider making a donation, hosting a food drive or participating in a virtual volunteer opportunity.”
Every $1 donated to Feeding Westchester provides three meals for local children, seniors and families struggling with hunger. To find help, or to help, visit feedingwestchester.org or call 914-923-1100.
