A leader in philanthropic efforts to increase racial equity and diversity in media, Powell is the founder of The Pivot Fund, which seeks to support independent civic news and information. Mogannam is the second-generation owner of the San Francisco-based Bi-Rite Family of Businesses, a values-driven B Corporation, whose mission is to create community through food.

“As Civil Eats marks its 15th anniversary, we welcome the depth of knowledge and experience that both Powell and Mogannam bring to our board of directors,” Civil Eats Board Chairperson Will Rosenzweig said. “Their wealth of experience and knowledge, in media and food systems respectively, make them highly capable stewards and thought partners for Civil Eats. We look forward to incorporating their wisdom and guidance into our next chapter.”

Under Mogannam’s direction, Bi-Rite has grown to include two neighborhood markets (with a third slated to open this summer), a creamery, a catering division, and 18 Reasons, a nonprofit cooking school dedicated to empowering the community with the knowledge and creativity they need to buy, cook, and eat good food every day.

He’s also the co-author of Eat Good Food: A Grocer’s Guide to Shopping, Cooking and Creating Community Through Food. In addition to being inducted into the Specialty Food Association’s Hall of Fame, Mogannam was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business and selected to be on Forbes list of Small Giants.