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Meet the Food Backpacks 4 Kids team
Zaida Woodworth
Executive Director
Zaida grew up on the Key Peninsula and returned to raise her children. She brought with her a background in education, nonprofit, and management experience. As Executive Director, Zaida follows the tradition of the women in her family who have lived, worked, and served their community. She carries the lessons learned from them in her work.
Renee Cassidy
Program Manager
Renee grew up in the small town of Lyle and now makes her home on the Key Peninsula where she lives with her husband and two boys. She has always been a small-town girl and loves the sense of community it provides. Renee loves helping others and kids and getting involved in local events. She works as a Sub in the Peninsula School District when she can.
Kate Landon
Family Support Specialist
Kate has lived most of her life in Washington State, landing on the Key Peninsula in 2019. She and her partner have dedicated their lives to helping others and are active foster parents. Kate has a background in education, early intervention, and leadership. As an individual who has personally reached out for support from local resources, including Food Backpacks 4 Kids, Kate understands the need for additional support in our community. She is skilled at supporting families, building relationships, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of a family's needs to provide them the best possible support.
Brenda Dahl
Farm Manager
Brenda has lived on the Key Peninsula since the age of five. She has owned and operated her own small business and is an amazing artist. She loves being involved with the community and brings 15 years of volunteer experience to Food Backpacks 4 Kids. As a mother of five who has struggled in the past, she has a passion for helping others. Brenda’s skills, compassion, and passion will shine as we continue to find ways to feed our community.
Bailey Roark
Office Administrator
Originally from California, Bailey Roark has lived in several states while supporting her husband’s military and professional journey. She now calls the Key Peninsula home and is proud to be raising her two children in this close-knit community. With a background in healthcare and previous experience working with the Boy Scouts of America, she brings compassion, organization, and a strong sense of service to her role as Office Administrator. Having personally experienced the impact of backpack programs during a challenging time in her family’s life, she feels deeply connected to the mission of the organization. Bailey is honored to contribute to the support network that helps local families thrive.
Hannah Whitaker
Pantry Team
Originally from Hagerstown Maryland, Hannah found her second home on the Key Peninsula, where she graduated from Peninsula High School in 2024. Helping others has always been a big part of her life—she has spent many years volunteering and developing a deep passion for supporting her community. She’s especially passionate about making everyone feel welcome and always offering a shoulder to lean on. Whether she’s stocking shelves or connecting with families, Hannah brings compassion, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose to everything she does. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her hands in the dirt, sitting at the pottery wheel, and volunteering in her community.
Rachel Olson
Pantry Manager
Rachel is a North Seattle Native raised by small business owners with big country dreams. Calling the KP home since 2022 has been a dream come true and she’s thrilled to be a part of the community. With 20 years of food handling and customer service work, your time at the Family Pantry is sure to be a welcoming and clean experience for all! Rachel is a firm believer in civil rights and believes we will all be fed free!
Sigurros Welborn
Development Manager
Sigurros has always been passionate about helping people in need. She began volunteering with Meals on Wheels in high school and continued serving at various organizations ever since. In 2015 Sigurros began her journey in food assistance. She volunteered at the local food bank in Maple Valley for two years and was hired there in 2018, starting as volunteer and program coordinator and then moved into the market/warehouse manager position. After moving to Gig Harbor in 2021 she spent three years working at GHP FISH Food Bank and recently shifted to a new position at Food Backpacks 4 Kids where looks forward to bringing the community together for greater good.
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