Central Texas Food System Local Coalition Collaborative
About the Local Coalition Collaborative
A permanent workgroup of the Central Texas Regional Food System Council (CTX RFSC), the purpose of the Local Coalition Collaborative is to:
Foster bidirectional communication with the RFSC Steering Committee
Elevate local community voice in regional decision-making
Disseminate best practices and shared learnings
Share information on local assets and challenges
Bolster existing coalitions and expand cross-sector involvement
Support emerging coalitions in additional counties
Focus on action and practical solutions
As the CTX RFSC work gets underway, this group will eventually expand to include representation from all 21 counties in Central Texas.
Check this page often for updates!
September 2025
Collaborative launched
Members select 2 CTX RFSC Steering Committee representatives
October 2025
Regional Food System Council officially launched
September 2025-August 2026
Episcopal Health Foundation’s Collaborating for Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) cohort
In partnership with EHF and cohort members across Texas, the founding Local Coalition Collaborative members will establish a strong foundation for the group to deepen impact and ensure sustainability
Local Coalition Collaborative Members
County Representatives
Bastrop County
Noemi Guerra
Economic Stability Program Supervisor, Bastrop County Cares
Bell County
Alicia Jallah
*CTX RFSC Steering Committee representative*
Executive Director, Helping Hands Ministry of Belton
Hays County
Isabella Vigil
*CTX RFSC Steering Committee representative*
Behavioral Health Coordinator, Hays County Health Department
McLennan County
Dr. Jeremy Rhodes
Senior Director of Data & Research, Prosper Waco
Williamson County
Amanda Norwood, DO
Medical Director/Health Authority, Williamson County and Cities Health District
Central Texas Food Bank Staff Support
Mia Burger
Research Manager, Central Texas Food Bank
Emily Foxman
Director of Food System Planning, Central Texas Food Bank