About Us
Our founders are Bay Area Natives with professional experience in the food industry and a passion for social justice.
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Our current board:
Raven G: co-CEO
Nithya S: co-CEO
Jaden G: COO
Derek S: CMO
Ilan C: Chief Outreach Officer
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Raven G.
Co-Founder
Before founding CKL, Raven worked as a professional barista and managed a cooking school operating at multiple locations around the Bay Area. Raven brings scientific and culinary expertise to CKL. She is passionate about education, good food, and nourishing communities.
Nithya S.
Co-Founder
Nithya dropped out of her Development Economics PhD track to pursue community impact through nonprofit work. She is committed to ending food deserts in her home, the Bay Area. Nithya is passionate about holistic education at all levels for all people.