Board of Directors - Proteus, Inc.

Our board of directors works diligently to keep Proteus, Inc. moving toward our mission.

Sarah Nash

Chair

Co-director, New Mexico Tumor Registry; Associate professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine

What draws you to the work of Proteus? I feel really passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of workers who are such a critical part of our food system, and I am very interested in farming!

Favorite Produce Item: I love root vegetables (especially parsnips). Love love. Such comfort foods!

Debbie DeCamp

Vice-Chair

Chief Brand & Communications Officer, Wellabe

What draws you to the work of Proteus, Inc.? The heartfelt stories of the positive impact Proteus has had on helping agricultural workers achieve both personal and professional self-sufficiency has drawn me in to serve a greater purpose. I believe every human deserves the right to experience love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control and want to do whatever I can to lift others up and provide hope for a better tomorrow.

What is your favorite produce item and why? To me, there is nothing more delicious than a home-grown tomato. I have not been gifted with a green thumb, and I admire all those who have.

Juan Ayala-Roman, CPA

Secretary

Senior Accountant, Yahoo

What draws you to the work of Proteus? My father and mother use to work as a farmworker and a meatpacker, respectively. It is great to be part of an organization that helps, educates, and supports these workers that may otherwise not have these types of opportunities.

Favorite Produce Item: My favorite produce is corn. Corn has been used to make tortillas, tamales, and other meals which remind me of the home-cooked meals my mother used to make. There is nothing like mom’s cooking!

Kristin Hoffman

Immediate Past Chair

Director of Translation, GLOBO

Why are you in nonprofit work? I am passionate about serving low-wage workers and survivors of human trafficking. My work gives me a great deal of satisfaction knowing that I help hard-working communities that are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation.

Favorite Produce Item: Pomegranate. It is a fruit I discovered later in life. It is exceptionally sweet and nutritious, and it reminds me of a time when I studied abroad in Nepal.