Steering Committee

Objective, Structure and Deliverables

What is a steering committee? This is a group of individuals appointed to provide expert advice and recommendations to an organization or decision-making body. Advisory and steering committees are commonly used in various sectors, including business, education, healthcare, and government, to leverage the knowledge and expertise of its members to guide policies, strategies, and initiatives.

Objective: Establish a Steering Committee to govern MFSN, providing strategic oversight, accountability, and stakeholder representation. 

Structure:

• • Steering Committee Composition: The members will be selected by Bishop-Parker Foundation to ensure alignment with the mission, equity values, and early strategic needs of the MFSN. 

  • Selection Criteria: Prioritize a cross-section of community voices (nonprofits, public agencies, Chamber of Commerce, grassroots leaders, residents with lived experience, funders). 

  • Evolution: Steering Committee will set the vision and structure for MFSN.

Deliverables:

• • Finalized Steering Committee membership

  • Operating norms 

2025-2026 Members

We are honored to have this committed group of members who are dedicating additional time to guide the Manatee Food Security Network to ensure alignment with the mission, equity values, and early strategic needs of the network.