Leah Kabran Eden

Executive Director, Co-founder

Leah Kabran Eden has always had a passion for social justice and uses her decade of experience as an organizer and policy analyst in New York to advance policy and systems change within the food system as a key mechanism to address the underlying causes of poverty and inequality....


Iyeshima started her mark in the food justice movement over 10 years ago. She has taught food justice, been an advocate, and designed youth-led programs. As Policy Manager, she is responsible for leading government relations, implementing EA’s policy goals and campaign strategies …


Leslie Gomez Rivera

Program Coordinator

Leslie’s journey in advocacy began as a Youth Food Advocate Member with Community Food Advocates, where they contributed to a project focused on improving New York City cafeterias. At El Puente, Leslie actively participated in "¡Nuestro aire!" a grassroots campaign addressing the toxic air quality in Williamsburg …