Our Story: Fighting Food Insecurity Together

Peter T. Albert serves as Board President of Feed RI, bringing over 20 years of management consulting leadership to advance the organization’s mission. Involved with Feed RI since 2015 and Board President since 2020, Peter is deeply committed to addressing food insecurity and poverty across Rhode Island.

A seasoned leader in human capital and Organizational Change Management, Peter has spent more than two decades at Big Four consulting firms delivering large‑scale programs across the public sector, healthcare, retail, and energy industries. He is also a long‑standing advocate for animal welfare and humanitarian causes, supporting the Atlanta Humane Society and the American Red Cross. Peter holds a BA in Economics and Spanish from Hampden‑Sydney College.

Adam Ramsey has been actively involved with FeedRI since 2018 and currently serves as Treasurer. In this role, he helps guide the organization’s financial strategy, focusing on sustainability, transparency, and long-term growth to support Feed RI’s expanding impact across Rhode Island.

With a strong commitment to nonprofit work and community engagement, Adam is passionate about building systems and partnerships that ensure consistent access to food and essential resources for those in need. His involvement reflects a hands-on approach to strengthening both the organization and the community it serves.

Adam is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Advanced Production & Design, a full-service event production company. Through his work in business, he brings operational expertise, strategic planning, and a results-driven mindset that complements his nonprofit leadership and supports the continued growth of FeedRI.

Shannon Wittwer serves as a Board Member of Feed RI. An operations leader with nearly 17 years of experience, Shannon brings deep operational expertise to support Feed RI’s mission. She joined the board in 2026 and has volunteered with the organization since 2024. Volunteering is deeply important to Shannon; in addition to her work with Feed RI, she also volunteers with several local nonprofits and has served for multiple years on a Charitable Giving Committee that allocates donation funds across Rhode Island.

With a career spanning Chicago to New England—and experience ranging from the largest banking firm in the U.S. to one of its most iconic and trusted companies—Shannon is dedicated to leading digital business initiatives and fostering collaboration across large, complex organizations.
She holds an MBA from the University of Rhode Island with a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources, and an MS in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.

With over 30 years of experience in the residential lending industry, Betsy Salisbury has excelled in managing lending departments and creating innovative products to help first-time home buyers realize the dream of homeownership. As a dedicated board member of FeedRI, Betsy is passionate about advancing the organization’s mission and has been inspired by their involvement with school pantries and Hope Market, which provide free, accessible food resources to families in need. Betsy combines a deep commitment to service with professional expertise to make a meaningful impact in the community, continually striving for excellence and fostering positive relationships with colleagues and clients. Her collaborative spirit, innovative approach, and unwavering dedication make Betsy a valued member of any team.

Maggie Longo is a food systems strategist with more than 30 years of hands-on experience across restaurants, farms, food manufacturing, and hospitality.  Through her consulting practice, Platinum Sardine, and her role as Food Systems, Restaurant and Hospitality Business Advisor at the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center, she has provided direct technical assistance to more than 300 food businesses, supporting entrepreneurs from start-up through second-stage growth.
She works with farmers, value-added producers, food trucks, caterers, and restaurant owners to strengthen operations, clarify financials, and build businesses that last.

Maggie serves on the Commerce RI Advisory Council for Second-Stage Food Businesses and the Commerce RI Food Systems Planning for 2030 Advisory Board.  She has supported RI DEM’s Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grant program for four consecutive years, is a member of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council, and participates in the Food Business and Economic Development work group.

Her work is grounded in a simple belief: when local food businesses thrive, more Rhode Islanders eat.

Yelitza Camarena is a dedicated nonprofit leader and public sector professional committed to advancing food access and educational equity. She serves as an executive associate at the Rhode Island Department of Education, where she supports high-level operations and strategic initiatives that impact students and communities statewide.In addition to her public service, Yelitza is actively engaged with FeedRI, where she plays a key role in supporting programs that address food insecurity, including the expansion of school-based food pantries. Her work reflects a deep commitment to ensuring that families have reliable access to nutritious food and essential resources.Through all of her work, Yelitza is driven by a passion for service, community impact, and creating meaningful opportunities for others.

Gabriela Bisceglia is a board member at FeedRI with a background in food service, catering, and food safety. She’s passionate about community-driven work and loves being part of efforts that bring people together to support better access to food across Rhode Island. With years of hands-on experience in both hospitality and food operations, she brings a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to the organization’s mission and is always looking for ways to turn ideas into real impact. She is also currently piloting a project in her hometown in the Dominican Republic focused on improving access to school supplies and uniforms for children in rural communities.