Meet the Team
Food as Medicine Oregon is supported by a small core staff, a large body of dedicated volunteers, a mission-focused board of directors, an expert medical advisory board, and many valuable community partners.
Core Team
These are the people who make sure the day to day operations run smoothly.
John Dimof
Executive Director
John has worked in the Umpqua Valley as a farmer, builder, teacher, and community organizer. Beyond the valley, he’s traveled to all four corners of the United States, teaching healthy lifestyle classes and building community programs. Combining his educational background in medicine, experience working in the nutrition field, and extensive training as an organization facilitator, he’s currently running non-profit organizations focused on health transformation and education. Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and the PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) Heart Healthy Nutrition Program, John regularly facilitates the Lifestyle & Nutrition Course. He enjoys sharing his passion to help others achieve success and find greater purpose in their lives. Beyond Food as Medicine Oregon, John works as the Thrive Umpqua Strategic Partnership Director, responsible for transforming over 60 organizations to incorporate health and well-being strategies. John is one of the founders of Food as Medicine Oregon and serves as an active Board President.
Kaila Luttrell
Operations & Programs
Kaila grew up in Douglas County and began her health and nutrition journey more than 20 years ago. She has built a career across marketing, technology, and management roles while living in various communities across the country. Her work spans private education, fitness, and the arts, where she has developed practical leadership and organizational skills. A long-time volunteer, Kaila brings decades of volunteer experience ranging from youth cooking education to environmental stewardship. Having previously served on multiple boards, she now channels that organizational expertise directly into advancing the Food as Medicine Oregon mission in her home region.
Kimberly Pryce
Participant Experience and Event Support
Kimberly believes that food has the power to bring people together, support healing, and create meaningful change in our lives. At Food as Medicine Oregon, she enjoys supporting participants throughout their wellness journeys through our programs, cooking classes, and recipe demonstrations, helping make healthy living feel practical, approachable, and enjoyable. Outside of work, she loves studying herbalism and learning about the ways plants can support our health, as well as hiking, baking, and spending time in nature. Guided by curiosity, creativity, and a sense of wonder, she is passionate about helping others build confidence in caring for themselves and discovering the joy of nourishing both body and mind.
Volunteers
Food as Medicine Oregon has been supported by volunteers since the very beginning. Since tracking started in 2017, this dedicated group has contributed more than 30,000 volunteer hours to programs, events, and day-to-day operations. Their time and energy make this work possible.
Thank you to some of the many volunteers who make this happen:
Brenda Mason, Bruce Bartholomew, Cindy Hernandez, Curtis Fields, Dan Mason, Diane Lustri, Gayle Distefano, Dr. Heidi Beery, Janice Bartholomew, Jeanie Owen, Jeff Pelletier, Jill Hanson, DVM, Karin Hardin, Kim Pelletier, Kimberly Pryce, Dr. Michael Racine, Michael Sidrian, Michelle Keizer, Rachel Whisenhunt, Ramona Schulze, Suz Ollivant, Suzy Krause, Dr. Terri Lundy, Tim Pryce, Vince Hernandez