Candidate Statement:
Lizzy Klinker
As a strategic consultant I bring a practical, community-centered approach to governance, grounded in strong listening skills, clear communication, and disciplined follow-through. In my work, I regularly translate complex information into clear options, align stakeholders with different priorities, and help groups move from discussion to decision. I have experience managing budgets and timelines, assessing risk, and building accountability systems that support sustainable results. I also have a collaborative and servant leadership style leading to the overall success of a team holding myself and those around me accountable.
I have developed these skills through my time as a team captain in sport, networks within work, and my day to day job leading work streams but maintaining focus and structure driven by the client and partners. I am comfortable reading financials, reviewing policies, and tracking KPI metrics, while keeping people and values at the center of the work. I believe an effective Director is prepared, curious, respectful, and committed to the long view.
The Moscow Food Co-op is vital the Moscow community, it supports local producers, improves access to healthy food, and strengthens the local economy. I want to serve because I believe in the cooperative model and I want to help protect and grow the Co-op’s mission through thoughtful governance. I am especially motivated to contribute to community engagement, local sourcing and the accessibility to local healthy goods for all who call Moscow home.
As a Director, I will focus on listening to members and staff, supporting a healthy partnership with management, and helping the Board make decisions that are transparent, value-aligned, and financially responsible.
How to Vote Online
When voting begins, all owners who have an email address on file will receive an email with a link to the electronic ballot. If you do not have an email address attached to your Co-op ownership, you can access your ballot online at https://moscowfoodcoop.squarespace.com/evoting/ after the election period opens on Tuesday, March 3.
To log in to vote, you will be prompted to enter the first four letters of the last name on the ownership, and the first four digits of the phone number on record. Voting privileges are extended to the primary ownership account holder, in line with the "One Owner, One Vote" cooperative principle. All owners are welcome to vote, even if you do not have an email address. Please contact us at the phone number listed below for more information.