Team & Board

Lisa Gray joined BREADA in 2013 as the Red Stick Mobile Farmers Market Coordinator/Outreach Manager. Ms. Gray received her B.S. in Agriculture from Southern University and A&M College and worked as a Research Associate/Extension Associate in Sustainable Plant and Animal Production Systems for Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center prior to joining BREADA.

In addition to managing the Mobile Farmers Market, Lisa is a Southern SARE Committee Member and Louisiana Small Ruminant Cooperative Board Member. She is a local food enthusiast and believes that everyone should be afforded the opportunity to purchase fresh, local, and healthier foods. Lisa is a North Baton Rouge native where she is active in her church and community.

Nick works in a hybrid chef and nutrition role. He will be a Registered Dietitian in the coming months. You might see him out at our markets, providing cooking demonstrations and handing out free samples. Nick develops recipes that highlight our farmers and their products in a way that is both nutritious and accessible. He is working to create new resources to help BREADA develop and grow its nutrition education programming. Outside of work, Nick enjoys fitness, gardening, cooking, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Nick has a Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from LSU. He has several years of experience working in and managing kitchens, as well as some experience in clinical research.

Kay as Main Street Market Manager oversees daily operations of River and Roots Market while acting as BREADA’s liaison for market vendors to ensure a welcoming environment for customers, vendors, and employees. 

Kay has been in the service industry for over a decade. She has several years of experience in leadership roles and has earned multiple service related certifications. Kay’s family has a background in farming, and she is deeply committed to protecting the environment and giving back to the community. She strives to succeed in BREADA’s mission of promoting local farms, food access, and sustainability within Main Street Market.

Drew has been an integral part of our farmers market for over a decade. As Market Coordinator, Drew handles all logistical aspects of our markets, including setup, takedown and on-site operations. During peak season, Drew ensures the transport of produce and materials to our seasonal market at the ExxonMobil YMCA in north Baton Rouge.

You'll often see Drew walking the length of the market, engaging with our vendors and the community to ensure a seamless market execution. Drew is often the first to arrive at our markets and the last to leave, but you'll never see him without a smile on his face.      

As the Development and Communications Coordinator with BREADA, Anna supports BREADA’s fundraising and outreach efforts through strategic communications. She manages event promotions, newsletters, BREADA's website, and social media, while assisting with marketing materials and donor engagement. Her work ensures consistent, mission-driven messaging across all platforms.

Anna is a graduate of LSU with a Bachelor of Science focused in Nutrition, Health, and Society. She has worked with several nonprofits, both locally and across the country and believes that everyone should have consistent access to healthy, safe food. In her free time she enjoys cooking, hiking, going to concerts, and trying new things.