Chapter Leadership

Board of Directors

Joan Gross

Joan Gross

Joan is a food anthropologist who has been involved with local food issues for a couple decades.

Joel Rea

Joel is known as the godfather of mid-valley brewing and his expertise in local food and drink is well recognized.

Anne White

Anne has watched over Slow Food Corvallis’ finances and helped with events for many years.

Janis Brehler

Janis is a 2023 graduate of the Anthropology and Food in Culture & Social Justice (FCSJ) program’s at OSU. She is currently a master’s student in OSU’s Applied Anthropology program. She is particularly interested in bringing attention to food waste, reducing food insecurity, and cooking local food.