Hunger Notes is an online publication of the World Hunger Education Service (WHES), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. 

WHES has approved consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

Board of Directors (2024)

Peter Morris, Chairman of the Board, Editor of Hunger Notes

Peter Morris is the Senior Advisor at Ferris-Morris Associates, LLC, with over 35 years of experience in international development and humanitarian assistance. His extensive career includes significant roles at USAID, the Red Cross, UN entities, and in medical research. Mr. Morris holds degrees in Biology, Nutritional Science, and International Development from the University of Michigan, the University of Maryland, and Cornell University, respectively. Read full bio.

Steve Hansch, Secretary, Associate Editor of Hunger Notes

Steve Hansch teaches courses related to humanitarian aid at several universities in the D.C. area. He has a career spanning decades in the non-profit sector, with extensive experience in humanitarian aid, notably as a field nutritionist during the 1985 Ethiopian famine. He has been deeply involved in field nutrition, program management, and promoting inter-agency collaboration. In addition to his role on the board of World Hunger Education Service, he serves as a trustee for Relief International and Partners for Development (PfD). Read full bio.

Kathy Pomroy, Treasurer

Kathy Pomroy is an organizing consultant. She has extensive experience in non-profit and religious organization consulting, served as the Director of Organizing for Bread for the World for 23 years. Her work focuses on advocacy for hunger alleviation and organizational leadership. Kathy’s background includes roles in education, youth services, and campaign management, complemented by her education in International Relations and Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota. Read full bio.

Sarah Polaski, Social Media Editor 

Sarah Polaski, a seasoned project manager, brings over two decades of experience in the international development sector. Currently, she serves as the Development Policy Monitoring and Clearance Manager at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, where she is responsible for various critical tasks related to development policy, monitoring, and clearance processes. Previously, she held positions at the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service and CRDF Global.

Peggy Carlson, Board Member

Peggy Carlson is a specialist in agriculture, food security, workforce development, and economic growth, with over 25 years of experience in international development. She currently serves as a Program Manager for the Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Peggy holds a Master of Arts in International Development from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Furman University. Read full bio.

Lani Marquez, MHSc, Board Member

Lani Marquez, MHSc, brings over 35 years of experience in international health programming, specializing in program management, evaluation, and knowledge management (KM). She has successfully managed learning activities across multiple implementing partners and collaborated with USAID Washington, Missions, and partner organizations to achieve impactful results. In her previous roles, she directed KM and communication activities for the USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project and USAID Health Care Improvement Project, overseeing knowledge sharing across all project components and 50+ supported countries. Currently, she serves as the Knowledge Management Director at University Research Co., LLC (URC).