07/16/2026
We are excited to announce Cathy Foes as Executive Director!
Hungry World Farm Names Catherine L. Foes as Executive Director Tiskilwa, Illinois — July 16, 2026
Hungry World Farm (HWF) announces the appointment of Catherine “Cathy” L. Foes as its new Executive Director. Foes brings more than twenty years of nonprofit leadership, community engagement, and philanthropic strategy, along with a deep commitment to rural vitality, regenerative agriculture, and nature-based learning.
As Executive Director, Foes will guide HWF’s growth by expanding educational programming, strengthening partnerships, and advancing long-term sustainability. Her leadership will support the farm’s mission of inspiring and educating people about nature, food, and one another.
“Cathy embodies the thoughtful, mission-driven leadership Hungry World Farm seeks,” said Board President Andy Krabill. “Her ability to move seamlessly between strategic planning, donor relationships, operational management, and team leadership makes her an ideal fit for this next chapter.”
Foes is known for intentional relationship-building, energetic community presence, and inspiring philanthropic investment. “I am an advocate of the nonprofit world and provide inspiration and energy to long-term growth in an organization’s purpose,” she said. “You will not find a more passionate, enthusiastic, and confident professional who thrives on hosting engaging individual and community conversations.”
A Record of Leadership and Impact
Foes joins HWF after serving as a Gift Officer for OSF HealthCare Foundation, where she fostered a culture of philanthropy through outreach, donor engagement, and strategic giving plans. She previously served as Marketing Director & Foundation President at Perry Memorial Hospital, leading strategic marketing and the successful “Living Legacy” capital campaign. Earlier, as Director of the Henry County Tourism Bureau, she strengthened rural communities through tourism development, partnerships, and regional initiatives.
A Leader Committed to Learning, Stewardship, and Community
Foes is active in community leadership, serving as Community Service Chair for the Princeton Rotary Club, a former Annawan School Board member, and a past board member of Friends of the Hennepin Canal. Her personal motto, inspired by Harry Chapin—“To know is to care, to care is to act, to act is to make a difference”—captures the values she brings to Hungry World Farm.
Looking Ahead
Foes will lead the HWF team as it expands educational programming and deepens its role in regenerative agriculture, including new agroforestry and silvopasture initiatives. “This is a place where learning, land, and community come together—and I’m honored to help steward its mission,” she said.
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