Listen "Bold Moves and Breakthroughs: Cynthia Boulter, COO of Greater Vancouver Food Bank"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Cynthia Boulter. Cynthia Boulter, Chief Operating Officer at The Greater Vancouver Food Bank, joins the One Step Beyond Podcast to talk about creative thinking and the drive to make big ideas happen.
This episode delves into the origin of food banks, the rising struggle of food security and the impact of healthy, fresh food on physical and mental health. Aram and Cynthia discuss GVFB's major shift in operations and the importance of fundraising and industry partnerships to achieve their mission.
This episode goes deep into what it means to hire and retain talent and the difference it makes on the front line.
ON THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:
The rising struggle of food security
The mission of the Vancouver Food Bank to get healthy, fresh food to those in need
The impact of fresh food on physical and mental health
Being an important resource in a community
Creative thinking and the drive to make big ideas happen
Working to create a shift in operations to align with their vision
Working with their fundraising team and industry partnerships to achieve their mission
Hiring and retaining talent
Creating a culture that is second to none
Encouraging other women in business to take up more space
Connect with Cynthia:@VanFoodBankLinkedin
Connect with Aram:@AramxArslanian
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This episode delves into the origin of food banks, the rising struggle of food security and the impact of healthy, fresh food on physical and mental health. Aram and Cynthia discuss GVFB's major shift in operations and the importance of fundraising and industry partnerships to achieve their mission.
This episode goes deep into what it means to hire and retain talent and the difference it makes on the front line.
ON THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:
The rising struggle of food security
The mission of the Vancouver Food Bank to get healthy, fresh food to those in need
The impact of fresh food on physical and mental health
Being an important resource in a community
Creative thinking and the drive to make big ideas happen
Working to create a shift in operations to align with their vision
Working with their fundraising team and industry partnerships to achieve their mission
Hiring and retaining talent
Creating a culture that is second to none
Encouraging other women in business to take up more space
Connect with Cynthia:@VanFoodBankLinkedin
Connect with Aram:@AramxArslanian
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