“ I had the privilege of collaborating with Alana on several impactful projects during her time at the North Texas Food Bank, and I was consistently impressed by her leadership, strategic planning skills, and unwavering dedication to serving the community. From the outset, Alana's leadership was evident. In our first joint effort, a partnership with Texas Health and Human Services, she expertly coordinated the event logistics, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for 150 families applying for SNAP and Medicaid renewal. Her clear direction and motivational presence inspired the entire team, including volunteers, to work tirelessly towards our goals. Over three such events, Alana's strategic planning skills came into full force. She meticulously planned logistics, resource allocation, and volunteer schedules, resulting in a tremendous outreach of 565 families. These families received not only essential food and hygiene products but also critical connections with over 43 organizations offering additional services and support. The success of these events cannot be overstated. Reaching so many families with vital resources and assistance would not have been possible without Alana's leadership. Her ability to delegate tasks effectively, motivate her team, and navigate complex logistics made her an invaluable asset. Moreover, her genuine care for the community resonated with everyone involved, creating a positive and supportive environment for both volunteers and beneficiaries. Alana's impact extended beyond the immediate projects. Her team members consistently praised her leadership style, expressing their admiration for her clear communication, fair treatment, and ability to empower them to excel. Her commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment created a ripple effect, further enhancing the success of each initiative.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Alana Curry for just under five years at the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB). At NTFB, Alana was our Director of SNAP and Social Services Assistance and led a team of approximately 30 social assistance professionals. In her role as director, Alana’s scope of responsibility was leading the team, developing talent, driving performance, holding team members accountable for their goals, ensuring we were fulfilling our sub contract with Feeding Texas, working strategically within the food bank and with the community on closing the hunger gap through SNAP and reporting on the great impact that SNAP and Social Service Assistance team has in the North Texas community Alana proudly served at NTFB for over 13 years in positions with progressive responsibility. One of the things I appreciate most about Alana is how passionate she is about serving our neighbors, and serving them well. She made a tremendous impact at NTFB and I expect she will make a similar positive impact in future roles.”

“Alana is the type of strategic leader who consistently delivers impactful results. As Director of SNAP and Social Services, I observed her lead with empathy and motivate her team toward a common goal, ensuring they were equipped for success, which ultimately meant more of our North Texas neighbors had access to nutritious food. She is innovative in her approach, collaborative by nature and embraces a growth mindset. I enjoyed working with her.”

“Alana is an amazing leader of people and teams. She casts a clear vision, is always open to change and guides her team through implementation to impact. Her team consistently feels supported and included to ensure that she gets the best from everyone. I loved my time working with Alana and know that she would represent a positive impact wherever she applies herself. She is a consummate professional!”