Who is behind On the Table?
On the Table Lexington is a project of CivicLex, and was previously administered by the Blue Grass Community Foundation.
It is collaboratively led by a team of community leaders from across Fayette County. The OTT Advisory Group works with and advises CivicLex Staff on project direction, execution, recruitment, and much more.
The Advisory Group also works with four Working Groups - Access, Data, Marketing, & Youth. These Working Groups are open to anyone interested. Reach out to us via email if you are interested in joining a Working Group!
2022 On the Table Advisory Group
Adina Tatum, Julietta Market
Andi Johnson, Commerce Lexington
Andria Jackson, the Education Trust
Ashley Smith, Black Soil
Brittany Roethemeier, Fayette Alliance
Dr. Carlous Yates, Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Carly Muetterties, Newsela
Craig Bencz, LFUCG, Mayor’s Office
Chris Ciarcia, University of Kentucky, Center for Community Outreach
Chris Woodall, LFUCG, Department of Planning
Dr. Deidra Dennie, Transylvania University
Diaka Savané, The Plantory
Dianet Valencia-Downs
Iuliia Shybalkina, University of Kentucky, Martin School
Jamie Lucke
Jenna Shalash, Transylvania University
James Brown, 1st District Council Member
Jill Barnett, LexTran
Justin Handshoe, United Way of the Bluegrass
Lisa Adkins, Bluegrass Community Foundation
Mary Cobb, Kentucky Refugee Ministry
Mercedes Harn, Fayette County Public Schools
Michelle Hollingshead, Imprint Coaching
Miranda Scully, Fayette County Public Schools
Mizari Suarez, Arbor Youth Services
Paige Halpin Smith, Lexington Public Library
Sam Castro, LFUCG, Department of Planning
Sharon Yam, University of Kentucky
Stephen Davis, Land and Homes
Steve Kay, LFUCG, Vice Mayor
Whitney Elliott Baxter, 9th District Council Member
Valerie Friedmann, LFUCG, Department Planning
Walt Gaffield, Fayette County Neighborhood Council
Yajaira Aich West, PNC Bank