Be an equity champion

It takes a village to support the year-round work we do, and our village is passionately committed to the cause.

OUR COMMITMENTS

All TASTE for Equity volunteers make the following commitments:

SHOW UP

We show we are committed to one another and our shared mission when we show up fully and authentically for one another.

CONTRIBUTE

We spend money on our true priorities. Equity must go beyond a talking point for each of us.

SHARE THE LOAD

Like a great pot-luck gathering, when we each do our part, no one is overburdened and all get to enjoy the fruits of each contribution.

EVANGELIZE

We share what we believe in and what moves our heart.

DO YOUR PERSONAL EQUITY WORK

For our own well being and for a healthy, just community, we must each own our personal equity journey and continue working to advance it.

“Volunteering with TASTE has been an incredibly fulfilling and inspirational experience. It has allowed me to embrace my passions for community and equity, while also celebrating the power of food and culture to bring people together. Witnessing the creativity and dedication of the amazing talents in our region has been unmatched. Together, our collective efforts can create profound positive change.”

- Kaysha Duffy (she/her), Director of Inclusion and Community Impact at OnPoint Community Credit Union

Learn more about our committees and volunteers below

& let us know here if you’re interested in joining us:

>> Volunteer Interest Form

OUR COMMITTEES

We have seven active committees that make our events, marketing and annual gala come to life. We couldn’t do it without the amazing volunteers who serve on these committees.

STEERING COMITTEE

Our Steering Committee guides the mission and ensures the achievement of TASTE for Equity’s goals.

SMALL EVENTS COMMITTEE

This Committee sets the vision, plan, and execution of our small event opportunities, forging connections and inspiring action throughout the year. Events are centered in creating space for people to feel invested in and celebrated for the work they do, in building community, and in highlighting the impact of return of investment in TASTE.

MARKETING COMMITTEE

The Marketing Committee manages TASTE for Equity’s brand, maintains strong marketing collateral, and helps build customer loyalty through marketing and public relations avenues.

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

The Sponsorship Committee is responsible for achieving TASTE for Equity’s annual revenue goals.

CHEF SELECTION COMMITTEE

This Committee is activated on a short term basis each summer to choose the 10 chefs for the TASTE for Equity Gala.

WINERY SELECTION COMMITTEE

This Committee is activated on a short term basis each summer to choose the 10 chefs for the TASTE for Equity Gala.

HONOREE SELECTION COMMITTEE

The Honoree Selection Committee is responsible for selecting an honoree for each of the Gala award categories: Impact, Inspire, Innovate.

Having the opportunity to work with such incredibly talented and passionate people building a really intimate and intentional community centered on creating the kind of equitable Portland we all aspire to has been feeding my soul.

- Ben Hennes (he/him)

Happylucky, Co-Founder / Chief Creative Officer