Meet the Team

Kaya Patten-Fusselman returned to the Livingston Food Resource Center as Executive Director in February 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to food justice. Having previously served as the Inventory and Procurement Manager from 2021 to 2023, Kaya was driven by her passion for providing the most nutritious food possible to clients while fostering a resilient local food system. Between her tenures at LFRC, she honed her skills as Communications Director for the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance.

Kaya is dedicated to increasing nutrition security in Park County through a holistic approach that supports individuals across all stages of life, from childhood to senior years. Her belief in food justice and indigenous food sovereignty drives her vision for a more equitable world. She holds a degree in Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems from Montana State University.

In addition to her role at LFRC, Kaya serves as the Vice Chair of the Forward Montana board. Her extensive background in nonprofit work and management is characterized by integrity, equity, and the conviction that food insecurity is not a moral failing - everyone deserves access to food.

Outside of her professional life, Kaya enjoys hiking, skiing, running with her dogs and husband, Nate, rafting, reading, and writing. Her go-to food systems book recommendation is Stuffed and Starved by Raj Patel.

Email: Kaya@livingstonfrc.org  

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Email: Laura@livingstonfrc.org 

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Email: Tony@livingstonfrc.org

Katie Going studied Sustainable Food Systems at Montana State University. She started at LFRC as a summer intern and, from there, helped with programming and worked in the kitchen. She is now the Inventory and Procurement Manager, a position she loves because she is passionate about local and sustainable food for all. Katie enjoys time relaxing in nature, skiing, and climbing and recently got into fly fishing. Her favorite vegetable is asparagus and if she could be one type of pasta she would be fusilli!

Email: Katie@livingstonfrc.org 

Growing up, Jeanie spent her summers with her grandparents, where she listened to stories about milking 20 dairy cows before school and her grandfather’s milk delivery route, all while shucking corn and making strawberry jelly. These cherished memories, along with a growing curiosity about where our food comes from and how it reaches our plates, sparked Jeanie’s interest during her early college years.

Originally, a love of the outdoors is what drew Jeanie to Northern Michigan University, but what she found was a vibrant community nestled beside the world's largest freshwater lake. At NMU, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management. Some of her favorite classes were Teaching of Rock Climbing and Nature Interpretation. While attending NMU she applied her leadership and community building skills as a Resident Advisor, volunteering for a local film festival, and working at the local Habitat for Humanity. Some of her other college highlights include playing in the world’s largest game of freeze tag live on the Today Show and a winter expedition class where she built and stayed in a quinzee. 

Jeanie believes that access to healthful, local food and outdoor recreation is a fundamental human right, regardless of socioeconomic status. Jeanie is excited to serve and connect with the community through volunteer coordination and youth programming.

Outside of work, Jeanie enjoys exploring the peaks, valleys, and rivers of our area with her dog. Including snowboarding, nordic skiing, hiking, or paddleboarding. She also loves spending time with her nieces and nephews and curling up with her latest knitting project.