Caressa is responsible for managing GFN’s in-person and virtual events, including the Food Bank Leadership Institute, GFN’s flagship conference. Caressa brings nearly 14 years of experience successfully planning large-scale events, including corporate conferences, public policy briefings, and more. She has worked with numerous national and international organizations like AIDS United, Operation Renewed Hope, The USO, The Salvation Army, US AFRICOM, and more. Caressa holds a degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, was crowned Miss America 2010, and was awarded numerous Congressional Honors and the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her advocacy and policy work.
