Brandi McGovney

A mother and experienced healthcare leader with 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She currently serves as a Clinical Operations Director, with a career spanning direct patient care, clinical operations, population health, and healthcare leadership. In her current role, she leads a clinical organization of nearly 200 frontline healthcare professionals delivering chronic condition management and preventive health programs across more than 80 employer clients, including many Fortune 100 companies. She works closely with clients and care teams to develop strategies that improve health outcomes at the population level, close critical gaps in care, increase engagement in preventive services, and identify health risks before they progress into more complex conditions. Her work is rooted in moving beyond reactive healthcare toward prevention, early intervention, and empowering individuals with the knowledge and resources to take an active role in their health.

As a member of the Board of The Kneads Foundation, Brandi brings a clinical perspective and a deep belief in the importance of establishing healthy habits early in life. Throughout her career, she has seen firsthand the powerful role that nutrition, education, and access to resources can play in a person’s lifelong health and wellbeing. She believes that teaching children to prepare food and understand nutrition not only builds confidence and independence, but also gives them practical skills that can positively influence their health for years to come.

Nicole Foster

An accomplished business leader, devoted wife, and mother. She serves as Executive Director at Fresh Alliance and brings over 20 years of experience in the food industry.

As a member of the Kneads Foundation board, Nicole channels her drive and commitment toward ensuring the foundation provides children with a safe space to pursue their culinary dreams. She believes every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build the skills that will shape their future. The foundation’s mission resonates deeply with her, reflecting her passion for food, the farming industry that sustains it, and the belief that children who aim high deserve someone to help them get there no matter what their circumstances are.

Kayla Evans

A dedicated educator, wife, and mother of two who believes every child deserves the opportunity to discover their talents, build confidence, and thrive. She currently serves as a 4th grade teacher at Lake Park Elementary and was honored as Lowndes Middle School’s 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year.

As a member of the Board of The Kneads Foundation, Kayla brings her passion for education and her commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for children. She believes learning extends far beyond the classroom and that experiences such as cooking can teach creativity, independence, responsibility, and valuable life skills. The Foundation’s mission to nurture a love for cooking in children, regardless of their financial circumstances, closely aligns with her belief that access should never determine a child’s opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Kayla is proud to support The Kneads Foundation and its inspiring motto: "Every child deserves the opportunity to rise."

Kristin Bray

Founder, The Kneads Foundation

Kristin Bray is an educator, entrepreneur, mother, and passionate advocate for creating opportunities for children to discover their potential. As the owner of Young Chefs Academy of Maitland, Kristin has dedicated herself to providing children with a welcoming, hands-on environment where they can learn, create, build confidence, and develop valuable life skills through the art of cooking.

Through her work with children and families, Kristin has witnessed firsthand the impact culinary education can have on a child. The kitchen is more than a place to prepare food—it is a classroom where children learn independence, responsibility, teamwork, creativity, perseverance, and the confidence that comes from accomplishing something on their own. She has also seen that financial circumstances can prevent children from accessing experiences that could help uncover a talent, passion, or even a future career.

That realization became the heart behind The Kneads Foundation.

As Founder of The Kneads Foundation, Kristin is committed to removing financial barriers and creating opportunities for children who may not otherwise have access to culinary education and hands-on learning experiences. Through scholarships, community partnerships, and educational programs, her vision is to ensure that a family's financial circumstances never determine whether a child has the opportunity to discover what they are capable of becoming.