Welcome to our Meet the Team series, where we’ll be introducing the Move For Hunger Staff 1 blog and 9 questions at a time. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team members as much as we enjoy working with them!
We are excited to introduce Lionel Lowery, a Digital Media Strategist here at Move For Hunger. With a history in nonprofits and inspired by uplifting others, Lionel’s creative energy is a key part of our team.
What Do You Do At Move For Hunger?
I am a digital media strategist at Move For Hunger. I handle a variety of tasks for the marketing team, but my primary responsibility is managing our social media accounts. For me, social media is all about connecting and networking while showing appreciation for our network, sponsors, and partners. It's also great serving as a liaison to showcase our programs and their impact on addressing hunger.
Why did you join Move For Hunger?
I was running my own business and working with nonprofits, and realized that my professional goals were more aligned with philanthropic work. Over the years, I have found more fulfillment in uplifting others and supporting missions with impact. I came across a job posting for a graphic designer at Move For Hunger. Fast forward, and now I focus more on photography, video, social media content creation, and the project management side.
What do you like about working at Move For Hunger?
The people. I get really excited when we get to showcase someone from our network or our team because I believe that uplifting and encouraging others to do meaningful work has a ripple effect that extends beyond ourselves.
What’s something that you’re working on right now that you’re excited about?
I'm excited about getting to work with our interns, who I like to think of as our upcoming marketing stars. It's fun to see fresh ideas, share what I've learned over the years, and help create an open and nurturing space for them to excel. They are the future!
Who has influenced you the most?
I have many influences in my life, and it's hard to name just one. First, my husband, who has taught me to have an open heart and be kind, compassionate, and understanding—qualities essential in the nonprofit sector. My family has taught me resilience despite any obstacles that come my way. I've also had many mentors, including Rene Gonzales, David Grider, Ray Mendoza, and Adam Bianco, who have encouraged and pushed me to be the best version of myself professionally. Of course to our rabbits (Marvel, Luna, and Smacks) and to understand the full joy of being free.
What food could you eat every day and never get tired of?
I have a few favorites: bulgogi and kimchi, which remind me of my time living in Korea, and aloo gobi.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Accept things as they are, rather than you want them to be. Loving people comes first. Perfection is overrated.
What’s your favorite movie?
I rarely watch films more than once, so these are high praise in my book: "Les Misérables" (2012 film) and "Amélie."
Make sure to check back in soon to meet new members of our team, and follow our social channels (@moveforhunger) to stay up to date on hunger news and the impact our network is making!
