Robert McMichael

Robert is passionate about finding innovative ways to address social challenges in his community. At the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, he leads projects that focus on improving access to care and advancing health equity across the province. In his work, he emphasizes the role of frontline employees, cross-sector collaboration, and long-term thinking to create meaningful and lasting change. He recently completed a master’s in Social Innovation at the University of Cambridge where he explored how the Nova Scotia School Lunch Program was developed and implemented across the province. Robert is eager to help strengthen Mobile Food Market’s ties to the community and support its efforts to deliver fresh, affordable food in ways that are sustainable, equitable, and responsive to local needs.

Lynda Rankin

Lynda has over 25 years experience in the public sector in policy and program development, and stakeholder engagement with large institutions, small business and the non profit sector. She began her career with the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture after earning a BSc in Agriculture and an MSc in Microbiology. After a few years she moved to Nova Scotia and switched focus to work on environment and sustainability files, managing various risk reduction projects and later providing leadership related to the Province’s sustainable procurement initiatives.
Lynda remains passionate about food and the food supply including nutrition, food security and food waste reduction. As a long time community volunteer, she focuses on food issues, healthy sustainable communities and youth sport and development. In her free time you can usually find her playing outdoors - walking or hiking, or kayaking in the coastal waters of NS.

Stephanie Clark

Stephanie Clark is the Founder and CEO of Blue Door Group and brings more than 30 years of leadership and business experience across a range of sectors. With a background in psychology, facilitation, coaching, and organizational strategy, she is passionate about helping organizations grow while remaining people-centred. Stephanie has contributed to numerous community and nonprofit initiatives and currently serves on the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia Board and the Mobile Food Market Board. She was named Businesswoman of the Year by the Family Business Association of Atlantic Canada in 2022 and lives in Halifax.

Dr. Gerri Frager

After working as a nurse for nine years, Gerri studied medicine and spent 20 years as Medical Director of Pediatric Palliative Care at the IWK. Integrating art and health has been a focus throughout her career, including in her teaching and her role as Director of Dalhousie University’s Medical Humanities HEALS Program. Now retired in Spry Bay, Gerri enjoys nature, making pottery in her home studio, and taking walks with her husband.

Anastasia Payne

Raised on a rural Nova Scotia homestead where much of the family’s food was grown or raised at home, Anastasia brings a deep commitment to food security to the Mobile Food Market board. She is a communications and grants professional with Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank and has a background in broadcast and business news media. Anastasia holds a Bachelor of Journalism Honours from the University of King’s College and enjoys hiking, paddling, and biking.

Lisa Dias

Lisa Dias is a qualitative research and engagement specialist with over 10 years of experience in health services research and education. Her work focuses on building meaningful partnerships with patients, families, and communities to inform health policy, research, service design, and system change. She brings expertise in public health, facilitation, research and evaluation, knowledge translation, and public participation, with a strong foundation in health equity, cultural safety, and the social determinants of health. Lisa also volunteers with the Mobile Food Market and serves on its Communications and Fundraising Committee.

Eryn Murphy

Eryn Murphy is an Associate Lawyer with DCL Law specializing in Real Estate Law (Residential and Commercial), Estate Planning, and Probate. She grew up in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, and attended Dalhousie University (BA '15) and the University of New Brunswick (JD '21). She is a proud supporter and board member of the Mobile Food Market where she sits as Co-Chair of the Governance and Strategy Committee, assisting the organization with its goal of advancing healthy, sustainable, and affordable fresh food to all communities in Nova Scotia. She enjoys providing free legal education to the public and often speaks to community groups or at libraries regarding estate planning and probate, first-time home buyers, downsizing, or real estate investing. Eryn is fluent in English and is constantly improving her French to work in both languages.

Derek Morrison

Derek is a senior food service executive with nearly two decades of experience in sales leadership, brokerage, and strategic partner development. He currently serves as Regional Sales Director for Eastern Canada with Affinity Group, working with food service suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and restaurant partners. Derek returned to Halifax with his family in 2021 after 15 years in the Greater Toronto Area. He is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and Centennial College and brings commercial insight, strategic leadership, and extensive food service experience to the Mobile Food Market board.

Melissa Ruchogeza

Melissa was born in the Congo and grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, and Calgary, Alberta. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Alberta and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Carleton University in Ottawa. Melissa is a Director and Senior Relationship Manager at the Bank of Montreal in Halifax. She is passionate about volunteering with organizations dedicated to eradicating poverty. Melissa looks forward to serving as a Board Member for the and contributing to its mission of supporting the community. In her free time, Melissa enjoys hiking, swimming, skiing, and golfing.