Meet the Executive Team
Ethan Chan
Co-founder
Ethan is a student at Queen's University majoring in Commerce. He graduated from The Haverford School in 2023. He co-founded Food4Philly in February of 2021.
Ethan enjoys playing tennis, squash, and basketball, hiking, traveling with his family, learning about world history, and spending time with his friends.
Zaid Salaria
Co-founder
Zaid is a student at Lehigh University studying Business with a concentration in Finance. He graduated from Penncrest High School in 2023. He co-founded Food4Philly in February of 2021.
Zaid enjoys playing piano, soccer, and spending time with friends, family, 3 ducks, and his dog Chase.
Milan Varma
Senior President and Executive Director
Milan is currently a junior at The Haverford School. He joined the Food4Philly Executive Team in June of 2023.
In his free time, Milan enjoys playing tennis, biking, reading, and indulging in everything art.
Jack Ford
Junior Co-President
Jack is a junior at The Haverford School. He joined the Food4Philly Executive Team in June of 2024.
In his free time, Jack enjoys programming, running, playing squash, and reading.
Ranvir Gill
Junior Co-President
Ranvir is a junior at The Haverford School. He joined the Food4Philly Executive Team in June of 2024.
In his free time, Ranvir enjoys competing in robotics, reading, and playing tennis.
Chapter Heads
*not all chapters are officially affiliated with their school
Communications Team
Hafsa Kanchwala
Communications Director
Mason Wiegand
Outreach Manager
Hafsa Kanchwala currently a Senior at the Baldwin School. Outside of school, she loves to listen to music, travel, and spend quality time with her family and friends.
Mason is currently a Senior at the Haverford School. He joined Food4Philly in October of 2023. He enjoys running, competitive speech and debate, spending time with family, and traveling.
Olivia Rathnayaka
Ai-Linh Nguyen
Media and Marketing Head
Communications Vice President
Ai-Linh is a rising junior at Penncrest High School. She joined the Food4Philly Team in July of 2024. Outside of school, she enjoys playing volleyball, listening to music, spending time with family and friends, watching basketball, traveling, and finding new restaurants. Ai-Linh also serves as a co-chapter head for Penncrest High School.
Olivia attends Penncrest High School. She joined the Food4Philly team in July of 2024. Outside of school, she enjoys competing in rowing and track, as well as traveling, baking, and spending time with friends and family.
Neysa Martinez
Oleksandra Dziuba
Content Manager
Creative Designer
Oleksandra (Sasha) is a sophomore at Penncrest High School. She joined the Food4Philly Team in August of 2024. Outside of school, she enjoys dance, learning languages, and exploring new places.
My name is Neysa and a transfer student at Community College of Philadelphia studying Photography and Marketing. I graduated from Wyomissing Junior Senior High School in 2022. In my free time, I love to draw portraits, shoot with film, and model!
Management and Strategy Team
Tom Saul
Kevin Li
Management Director
Strategy Co-Director
Thomas (Tom) Saul is currently a junior at The Haverford School. He joined the Food4Philly Team in September of 2023. In his free time, Tom enjoys playing basketball, watching sports, making or listening to music, writing, and spending time with his friends and family.
Kevin is a rising senior at The Haverford School. He joined the Food4Philly Team in September of 2023. Outside of school, he enjoys playing sports, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Brad Ferdinand
Ryan Shams
Strategy VP
Strategy Co-Director
Brad Ferdinand is a student at the University of Pennsylvania with interests in law, finance, non profits, and management. He joined Food4Philly in September of 2024.
Ryan is a rising junior at The Haverford School. He joined the Food4Philly Team in June of 2024. Outside of school, he enjoys playing tennis, practicing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
Innovation Team
Malachi Roth-Cohen
Director of Innovation
Malachi is a student at Boston University with a major in Advertising and a focus on creative direction. He joined Food4Philly in April of 2021. Outside of school, Malachi enjoys fashion, playing tennis, and art.
Malachi is the Bowls4Boston Social Media Chair and has been a Food4Philly team member for over 3 years. The contributions made by Malachi include: assisting with numerous food redistribution events, organizing and assembling members to help the community, and helping start the 4Philly Podcast.
Apply to be a Chapter Head
Interested in this cause or want to help out? Check out our contact page on the site menu to reach out and potentially become a chapter head at your school! Every chapter head plays a pivotal role in the growth of Food4Philly. Responsibilities include spearheading chapter-run events, fund management, and fundraising, leading 5-15 members, and cultivating relationships with local and large-scale non-profits and community partners.
Email food4philly@gmail.com to express your interest!
Requirements: current or rising high schooler, embody Food4Philly's core values, and strong display of scholarship through extra-curricular activities.