Behind The Scenes With the State Directors of No Kid Hungry

Rachel Sabella

Director

Rachel Sabella is a leading advocate advancing some of New York’s most impactful anti-hunger policies. As Director of No Kid Hungry New York, she leads statewide legislative and budget advocacy efforts, working closely with state and local elected officials, agencies, and cross-sector partners to translate policy priorities into measurable outcomes for families across the state.  Rachel has driven major policy and funding wins, including securing more than $20 million in restored funding for New York City school meal programs, advancing statewide authorization for SNAP benefits to be used online and in restaurants, and helping enact universal school meals, guaranteeing free breakfast and lunch for nearly every student in New York. Her work has also expanded Summer EBT enrollment, increased summer meal access in Western New York, and directed nearly $10 million in public-private grants to nonprofit and government partners in New York and Puerto Rico.  Previously, Rachel led government relations and public policy initiatives at Food Bank For New York City and ExpandED Schools. She currently serves on the New York State Council on Hunger and Food Policy, continuing to shape legislative solutions at the highest levels of government.

Kathy Saile

Director

Kathy Saile is the director of No Kid Hungry California. The goal of the No Kid Hungry campaign is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day. The priority is connecting kids to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and summer meals.  Before taking on this role, Kathy spent over a decade working on public policy related to economic and social justice  issues in Washington, D.C. Most recently she was the director of government affairs of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Her portfolio included nutrition/food policy, affording housing and policy and other safety net programs.  Previously, Kathy led public policy and advocacy efforts to address poverty and social justice issues at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Charities, Lutheran Services in America and several diverse coalitions dedicated to protecting national and state safety net programs at the national and state levels.

Stacie Sanchez Hare

Director

Stacie Sanchez Hare is the Director of  where she leads a campaign to end child hunger in Texas. She joins us after working at City Year San Antonio as the Managing Director of Impact, overseeing partnerships with schools and community organizations in the San Antonio area.

Before returning to Texas in 2017, she lived in New York City for 15 years where she worked in city government and nonprofit roles related to youth development, community engagement, and social justice issues. Stacie earned a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from St. Edward’s University. Stacie serves on the Jolt Texas Initiative Board, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young Latinos in civic engagement. Stacie is based in San Antonio where she was born and raised.