VEAP’s Associate Board is an engaged team of early to mid career professionals who bring a diversity of ideas to our organization, provide input to the board of directors, support fundraising events and raise awareness of VEAP in younger generations.

Gabby finds the most joy in spending time with her family and friends. When she needs some time to herself, she looks forward to doing some kind of art, reading, playing with her puppy and going on hikes.
If she could only eat one kind of food for the rest of her life, Gabby says: “I would choose salmon!”

Community lights this gentleman’s world in joy. Community through music, dance and sport. Peace is a gifted choreographer and performer, as well as volleyball player. He likes using these gifts to make impact and inspiration beyond space and time.
If he were stuck on an island Peace would choose a Zimbabwean chicken pie. “This delicacy comes as a juicy palm-sized pastry, stuffed with chicken and veggies. This means that I can constantly take it apart and remake it into any dish I feel like at any given point, versatility!”

Shannon enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her baby daughter. She loves spending time out in nature, especially in environments where her two dogs can be off leash and roam.
If stuck on a desert island with unlimited access to one food, Shannon says: “I would choose ice cream – not only is it delicious, but it’ll provide me the necessary fats to survive in such a barren environment!”

When not working, Qi enjoys spending time with his family and friends, especially outside in nature. He loves food, cooking and travel. His favorite American travel and food show is Parts Unknown.

Tyler enjoys writing and performing music with his band, No Countries, and loves to work out and travel with his free time.
If he were stuck on a deserted island with access to only one food, Tyler would choose the Crispy Chicken Burger from My Burger as his forever meal.