Wholesome Wave, a Bridgeport-based nonprofit organization that works to make healthy food available to families, has picked Benjamin Perkins to serve as its new CEO.
The organization helps people nationwide, and Perkins noted that many are struggling to feed themselves and their families.
“I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work on day one to help meet this unprecedented demand in communities big and small around the country,” Perkins said in an announcement.
Michel Nischan, co-founder of Wholesome Wave, said the organization launched 13 years ago, and since then has connected over 1.5 million families to affordable fruits and vegetables.
“I am delighted to welcome Benjamin to the helm of our organization to lead us to our next phase of growth and scale,” Nischan said.
Prior to joining Wholesome Wave, Perkins worked for organizations such as the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
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Yale New Haven Health CEO recognized for influence
Marna P. Borgstrom, CEO of the Yale New Haven Health System, was recently recognized by the news publication Modern Healthcare as one of the country’s 100 Most Influential People.
The publication cited her role in navigating Connecticut’s largest health system through the pandemic and forming a health system response team for the region.
“I’m honored to be named to such a distinguished list of people driving healthcare transformation, especially given the unprecedented challenges we’ve faced in 2020,” Borgstrom said.
Borgstrom, who ranks at 49 on the list, has been with YNHHS since the beginning of her professional career and took over as CEO in 2005.
