Mariposa is governed, in part, by an elected Board of Delegates. Elected by Mariposa Member-owners, the Board oversees and evaluates management, reports on the state of the Co-op, oversees bylaws changes, and approves the budget. The Board uses the Policy Governance model, designed in major part to allow for accountability within the organization as a whole while emphasizing innovative leadership to support our overarching mission.

Board meetings are open to all Member-owners.

Our next meeting will occur Tuesday, March 5th from 6:30pm-9pm.

Board contact Information:

  • convener@mariposa.coop

  • vice-convener@mariposa.coop

How to serve on the Board  

Mariposa encourages all Member-owners to participate in the elections to help us shape the future of our food co-op. All Board members serve a three year term and Board elections occur annually during the month of March. Any Member-owner can run for the Board and represent the interests, values, and vision for the future of our Co-op community. Elections happen in March every year and all Member-owners are encouraged to get involved!

Board of Delegates

Officers

Convener

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LaToya Johnson

Pronouns: She/Her

Year Joined: 2018

Term: 2021 - 2024

I have been a member of the Mariposa Co-op board for 1 year and The Eat Right Philly initiative for the past 3 years. Since 2017, I have also been a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a representative for the Nutrition program offered by my University. I am currently working as an intern at the School District of Philadelphia in the Food Service Department. In this role, I work closely with the vendors to create nutritious meal plans for all of the students in the Philadelphia district. In addition, I have also taught a weekly Nutrition and Wellness workshop to 5th and 6th graders at the Science Leadership Academy at Beeber as well as a monthly Holistic Nutrition education class to members of the community.

Treasurer

Sakira Harris

Pronouns: She/Her

Year joined: 2014

Term: 2023 - 2027

Mariposa has contributed so much to the community and I want to join by giving back to the community. a mother of 3, I shop at the co-op I do my WIC also I would love to help I'm in prove WIC

 

At-Large Delegates

 

At-Large Delegate

Lorelle Becton (she/her)

Year joined: 2011

Favorite product at Mariposa: Wyman’s Frozen Wild Blueberries

Term: 2021-2024

A Philadelphian since 1983, Lorelle and her husband raised 5 children in West Philadelphia and now have 10 grandchildren. Mostly a homebody and small business owner making crafts, she has been active in community organizations for many years, including the block where she still lives and tends a vegetable garden. The health of people and the environment have been at the center of most of her endeavors, leading her to serve on the Mariposa board.

At-Large Delegate

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Tiernan Alexander

Pronouns: She/Her

Year joined: 2014

Term: 2022 - 2025

My time on the board has been an extraordinary education in coop management and I am excited to continue. While I have worked with community groups in the past, this has been a unique experience in learning to help direct such an important institution. I love cooking and food history and enjoy how being a part of Mariposa enriches my understanding of our food world.

At-Large Delegate (Staff)

Vera Foronda

Pronouns: She/Her

Year joined: 2011

Term: 2022 - 2025

The last two years of serving on the board has been a learning experience. I participated in some of Columinate's educational sessions for board members which strengthened my understanding of Policy Governance and Financial Training for Directors. It helped me see the scope of the board's responsibilities to help steer the co-op to meet their End's Statement. I look forward to taking the next steps together with the co-op & a great group of dedicated board members.

Staff Representative

Dani Garcia

Pronouns: They/Them

Year joined: 2019

Term: 2023 - 2027

I would like the board to be a point of accountability to make sure the co-op is striving toward its end statements. I'm most interested in seeing the co-op operate motivated by a responsibility of care for our community of neighbors, workers, shoppers, and the environment we live in. I would like decisions made on the board level to result in more harmony, ease, and contentment for this community.