{"id":1966,"date":"2024-03-01T01:47:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T01:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fieldofhope.org\/?p=1966"},"modified":"2024-03-01T01:47:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T01:47:53","slug":"welcoming-our-newest-board-member-chris-hafner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fieldofhope.org\/welcoming-our-newest-board-member-chris-hafner\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcoming Our Newest Board Member: Chris Hafner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Field of Hope family, Chris Hafner! Chris, the son of Field of Hope&#8217;s co-founders Mike and Cathy Hafner, brings a wealth of passion, insight, and dedication to our organization as he joins us as a board member.<\/p>\n<p>Chris&#8217;s journey with Field of Hope began long before his official appointment to the board. Having admired our mission and the impact we&#8217;ve made in Uganda for over a decade, Chris&#8217;s admiration grew exponentially after he had the opportunity to travel to Uganda with one of our founders, a former board member, and a Fellow. During this trip, Chris had the chance to meet and get to know our Ugandan staff, gaining firsthand insight into the universal significance of agriculture among Ugandans and its pivotal role in improving lives across the country.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1967 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fieldofhope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fieldofhope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image1.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.fieldofhope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fieldofhope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fieldofhope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.fieldofhope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Impressed by our long-term approach to building knowledge and expertise within Uganda, Chris was particularly drawn to our commitment to improving food security and economic opportunities for smallholder farmers. Witnessing the dedication and impact of our Fellow program and the response of Ugandan farmers to Field of Hope&#8217;s initiatives solidified Chris&#8217;s desire to become actively involved in supporting our efforts.<\/p>\n<p>As Chris embarks on his journey as a board member, he said he is most excited about the opportunity to learn and grow alongside our organization. Chris brings invaluable expertise in business and talent development, which he hopes to leverage to contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our operations. He is eager to immerse himself in understanding how our organization operates and to explore new avenues for organizational growth and effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1968 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fieldofhope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"314\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With a focus on being inquisitive and open to learning from his fellow board members and our dedicated team, Chris is poised to make a significant impact in shaping the future of Field of Hope. We are honored to welcome Chris to our board and look forward to the invaluable contributions he will bring to our mission of creating sustainable change and improving lives in Uganda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Field of Hope family, Chris Hafner! 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