Sunflower Bakery is governed by an experienced and dedicated Board of Directors who provide oversight and guidance on our strategic direction. Sunflower is also supported by an Advisory Council who are professionals that lend their expertise to help inform our work.

David Farber, Chair
Attorney
King & Spalding

Beryl Feinberg, Vice Chair*
*In memoriam
City of Rockville Councilmember 2013-2023
Montgomery County Government Deputy Director Department of General Services (retired 2018)

Bradley Stillman, Treasurer
Executive Director
American College of Gastroenterology

Susan Hoffmann, Secretary
Development Manager
Fund for Montgomery

Stacey Beichler
Assistant Vice President
Neurodiversity and Community Workforce Development, Kennedy Krieger Institute

Cathy Bernard
President
HCM Corporation

Shai Fierst
Immediate Past Chair
Partner
Fierst & Fink, P.C.

Ariela Fleckner
CPA
MUFG Capital Analytics

Dan Forman
Founder and Principal Strategist
Storyline Advisors

Dina Goldman
Director of Advancement
Olney Theater Center

Natasha Khalfani
Attorney
Maryland Office of the Public Defender

Dina Leener
Co-founder, Ex-officio

Jessica Mener
Attorney
Slevin & Hart, P.C.

Sara Portman Milner
Co-founder, Ex-officio

Jason Salamon
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Pratum Companies

Liz Tsakiris
Psychologist
Hand In Hand LLC

Lori Ulanow
Community Member

Eve Wallace
Financial Services Professional

Laurie Wexler
Co-founder, Ex-officio
Sunflower’s success is based in community support and this support manifests in a variety of ways to support our students and mission. Sunflower’s Advisory Council is a group of diverse experts who lend their expertise and knowledge on areas of our work. Our Advisory Council represents the fields of disability, workforce, hospitality, pastry, food service, risk assessment, among others and provide invaluable advice to the Sunflower team.
Dan Graulich – Baker McKenzie
Shelby Hill – Founder and CEO, Hill Enterprises, LLC
Arnie Katz – Regional Manager Dining Services, Metz
Beth Schoen – Founder and Executive Functioning Coach, Executive Functioning Solutions, LLC
Kevin Slane – Chief Risk Officer, Sandy Spring Bank
Denise Ware-Jackson – Associate Dean Health, Wellness and Hospitality, Prince George’s Community College
Kate Zuckerman – Pastry Chef