Stories from the Harvest: December 2022
We are thrilled to announce our most recent hire on the Food Access Network team: Anna Olson! Anna brings with her a deep well of personal experience – she is a first-generation descendant of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. She spent her childhood on the Flathead Reservation in Western Montana, and her early experiences solidified her passion for serving Native communities. Prior to joining the Northwest Harvest team, Anna worked in statewide legal aid outreach and has a background in crime victim advocacy and prevention.
Anna’s work is guided by a genuine and intentional belief in the value of giving back to folks in Indian Country. She knows it is important to humanize people and avoid the trap of either romanticizing or demonizing them. Anna believes that we should always serve communities with respect, not reverence. People do not need to be perfect to be worthy of support.