Staff Spotlight: Southwest Florida Program Director

For our inaugural Staff Spotlight, please meet Marcela Romero, Program Director for Brighter Bites Southwest Florida, our newest program!

Marcela is leading Brighter Bites’ effort to create communities of health through fresh food in Southwest Florida schools and summer camps. Marcela joined Brighter Bites in January of 2018, inspired by our sustainable approach to changing nutrition habits. One of her favorite things about her job is involving members of the community in the program. Marcela is a big fan of pineapples and loves our Black Bean Dip!

Marcela grew up in Bogota, Colombia playing guitar and piano, singing, and playing soccer. Her favorite place she’s ever visited is Budapest, Hungary. Back in Florida, when she’s not on the job, you’ll likely find Marcela doing crossfit or visiting the beach. In fact, one of Marcela’s favorite things about living in Florida is how close the beach is! If you’re ever in the area, she recommends visiting El Gaucho Inca in Fort Myers for a great meal.

We are so grateful to have Marcela on the Brighter Bites staff, leading our Florida program! We hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know a bit about her!

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