Meet Our Advisors

Kuvy is the founder and owner of ROOT, an award-winning PR, marketing, and social media agency dedicated to supporting good food—from the people who grow it to those who bring it to life.

With nearly 25 years of experience, Kuvy has led communications for a wide range of food and beverage companies, programs, and events. Her nonprofit and volunteer leadership includes serving as President of Pollination Planet, Co-President of Slow Food Boulder County (and current Marketing Strategist), and as a board member of the World Travel Association and Les Dames d’Escoffier. She has also served on the CTO and Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Heritage & Agritourism Committee and has provided pro bono PR for the Flatirons Food Film Festival for nearly a decade.

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Kuvy is a frequent judge and speaker for New Hope Network’s Expo West and Expo East, including NEXTY Awards and Pitch Slam events.

Outside of work, Kuvy loves traveling, eating, and discovering food along the way.

There is so much to say about Chef Daniel Asher, we are grateful he is part of our team. He is a culinary leader known for championing local agriculture, food justice, and regenerative sourcing across Colorado’s restaurant scene.

As executive chef and partner at River and Woods and Acreage, he brings decades of experience, from his work with Edible Beats to his role as a certified Raw Foods Chef and Slow Food advocate. Through education, advocacy, and flavor-forward cooking, Daniel cultivates connection between land, kitchen, and community

​Lindsey Hagen is an Oscar qualified Director, Executive Producer and Development Executive with a focus on cause related storytelling. Lindsey has a background in sales and marketing, journalism, brand strategy and documentary filmmaking.

She leads a successful career ideating and pitching meaningful stories to brand and network partners, creating compelling human centered films and campaigns. 

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See some of Lindsey's work here

Mark is the founder of Esoterra Culinary Garden, Snail of Approval agroecological farm in Boulder County known for growing rare and exquisite produce Colorado’s top restaurants.

Mark began farming at Ojo Caliente in New Mexico and now cultivates everything from celtuce to mokum carrots, often inspiring chefs to build menus around his harvests. His work is rooted in regenerative agriculture, community education, and a belief that flavor begins in the soil.

If you are interested in policy work, we are looking for a policy advisor to support our chapter and our work with Slow Food USA

Katie Vogel is the Founder and CEO of Enlightened Order, a Boulder-based accounting and advisory firm that partners with mission-driven organizations to build strong, sustainable financial foundations. Through Enlightened Order, Katie works with small businesses and nonprofits to provide strategic financial guidance, accounting, and operational support that allows leaders to focus on impact rather than administration.

Prior to founding Enlightened Order, Katie worked at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she supported faculty and research teams in securing and managing grants and sponsored funding. This experience gave her a strong foundation in grant compliance, reporting requirements, and the operational systems needed to steward funding responsibly.

Through her firm, Katie has continued to support nonprofit organizations with grant writing support, grant reporting, and financial strategy, helping organizations align funding, operations, and long-term sustainability. She brings a collaborative, systems-oriented approach to her work and is especially passionate about organizations that strengthen local food systems, community resilience, and environmental stewardship.

Katie is honored to serve as a Board Advisor to Slow Food Boulder County and to support its mission of promoting good, clean, and fair food for all.

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