Tiger Pantry Team

Graduate Assistant - Leadership & Service

Olivia Hinkle

Master of Social Work

From Indepedence, Missouri

As Graduate Assistant, Olivia supports the Executive Board by providing guidance, assisting with weekly inventory and orders and helping manage day-to-day operations to ensure the pantry and closet run efficiently. Her primary goal is to empower the team in advocating for students’ basic needs and promoting equitable access to essential resources on campus. Olivia can be found in the Center for Student Involvement on Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m., feel free to stop by!

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Executive Director

Katie Tien

BS and Master of Accountancy

From Chesterfield, Missouri

As Executive Director, Katie leads TPTC’s social media strategy and plans strategic improvements with all other directors. Her goals are to share the stories of our patrons and student leaders to better promote our mission on campus. Katie is open to new ideas and will be free to answer questions every Tuesday and Thursday 2-4 p.m. in the Center for Student Involvement.

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Programs Director

Ilene Douce

Bachelor's in Microbiology

From Columbia, MO

As Programs Director, Ilene oversees the daily operations of Truman’s Closet, working alongside ambassadors and volunteers to support students by removing the added stress of finding professional attire. She also partners with campus and community organizations to promote Truman’s Closet and its mission. Ilene welcomes new ideas and is available to answer questions every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-3 p.m. in the Center for Student Involvement.

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Logistics Director

Josh Goldman

Bachelor’s in Business and Music

From Saint Louis, MO

As Logistics Director, Josh coordinates all deliveries and pick ups of the pantry’s and closet’s donations from campus and community partners. He is also in charge of innovating the Emergency Food Pack (EFP) program that exists in several locations across campus. Josh has open office hours every Friday 9-10 a.m. in the Center for Student Involvement.

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Operations Director

Viridiana Rosales

B.H.S in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with Emphasis in Respiratory Therapy

From Kansas City, Kansas

As Operations Director, Viry leads all general operations of our food pantry, Tiger Pantry, by coordinating volunteers, improving our organization’s sustainability and spreading awareness of food insecurity. Viry has open office hours every Friday 3-4 p.m. in the Center for Student Involvement.

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Fundraising and Outreach Director

Brigid Buckingham

Bachelor’s in Strategic Communication

From Wheaton, IL

As Fundraising and Outreach Director, Brigid leads the fundraising and outreach efforts to support Tiger Pantry’s mission through the planning and execution of food drives, fundraisers and community engagement events. Her goal is to change the perception of hunger on campus and to assist, educate and empower those facing food insecurity at Mizzou. Brigid is open to any and all ideas and will be available to answer any questions every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. in the Center for Student Involvement.

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Tiger Pantry Team