OUR TEAM
ALEX HAWES
Executive Director
Alex began her journey as a support worker at Atira Women’s Resource Society in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Fuelled by a commitment to equality and empowerment, Alex became the manager of Housing Outreach and Women’s Health & Safety Liaisons, where she spearheaded initiatives aiding some of DTES’s most vulnerable populations. She went on to work for Progressive Housing Society in Burnaby, where she managed 52 units of low-barrier, supportive housing.
Hailing from Smithers, BC, and raised amidst the beauty of the Kootenays, Alex holds a deep appreciation for the land and the communities she lives and works in. She firmly believes access to nutritious and reliable food sources is a fundamental right and is essential for building healthy communities. Alex’s intrigue with ancient history adds depth to her rich tapestry of experiences. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Religion, and Major in Classical Studies from Bishops University in Quebec.
ANDREW CREIGHTON
Development Director
Andrew, who has a background in marketing and communications, is a lover of good food and the power it has to bring people of all stripes together. At the Food Centre, he keeps busy communicating the great things going on (and raising the funds to help make them happen).
EMIL FISCHER
Garden/ Good Food Bank Coordinator
Emil’s lifelong passion for growing things, along with his DIY approach, means he feels very much at home in the Nelson Community Food Centre Garden. His mastery of composting, gardening and working well with others comes from helping out in a double-lot family/urban garden from a young age.