Led by Faith. United in Service. Empowered to Make a Difference.
Behind every meal, every prayer, and every act of compassion is a devoted team answering the call to serve. Meet the hearts and hands that bring Celestial Manna’s mission to life through the love and guidance of the Lord God.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors offers spiritual guidance and strategic leadership, ensuring our mission stays rooted in faith. With hearts committed to service, they help steward Celestial Manna’s vision under the guidance of the Lord God.
Winfield Clark serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at Celestial Manna. Prior to his role as CEO, he served as Chief Operating Officer, providing operational leadership over Celestial Manna's 100+ partner network spanning 3 states. Winfield serves as a champion of Celestial Manna's culture and values and is committed to increasing access to quality, nourishing food donations for the communities it serves.
Winfield is a Pastor and Entrepreneur. Prior to Celestial Manna, Winfield brings over twenty years of business transformation and operations leadership experience in the for-profit sector of Healthcare, Manufacturing and Food Processing. Winfield held leadership roles with firms like Danaher Corporation, The Cleveland Clinic, and Kraft Heinz.
Winfield has a BSEE from Hampton University, and a MBA from the University of Iowa. He is a Christian husband and father of 6. When he is not spending time with family, he is a foodie with a passion for fitness who loves to travel and restore his classic vehicle.
Winfield Clark, Jr.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Murielle Clark
Board Treasurer and CFO
Jeremy Mann
Past Board Member
In 2006, Jeremy Mann founded Hands in Motion LLC, an American Sign Language interpreting agency based out of Washington DC which serves the Deaf community nationally. He is knowledgeable in both ASL and Deaf culture and has over 14 years of experience as a CEO. Jeremy also serves on the advisory board for 2 other organizations and volunteers regularly interpreting for the Deaf community.
Kathleen Lewis
Past board member
Kathleen Lewis is the Administrative Director of Laboratory Services & Pathology at LifeBridge Health-Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She devoted over 17 years to providing quality healthcare to all. She serves as the Programming Committee Director for the Maryland Association for Healthcare Executives (MAHCE), the former secretary for the National Association of Health Executives, the Baltimore Chapter Advisory Board, and the Admissions Committee for the Medical Technology Program at LBH Sinai Hospital She also sits on the Board for RxPartnerships. Katheleen recently joined Premier’s Lab Resource Committee where she is a co-chair. She enjoys working with Celestial Manna as the Board Secretary. In her spare time, Kathleen loves to travel, bake, play piano, read, run, and play tennis. A fun fact for Kathleen is that she also plays violin, oboe, and the alto saxophone.
STAFF
Our dedicated staff serves with compassion, excellence, and unwavering faith. Together, they carry out Celestial Manna’s mission to nourish bodies and uplift souls in the name of the Lord God.
Miteshri Prajapati
Chief Public Relations Officer
Miteshri holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences and currently serves as the Chief Public Relations Officer at Celestial Manna. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and writing grants, assessing gaps in services, and designing tailored programs focused on sustainable nutrition practices to reduce food waste. She works closely with the VP of Strategic Growth to build relationships and support fundraising initiatives.
With over a decade of international experience in research and teaching within the fields of nutrition and health, Miteshri is deeply passionate about educating underserved and vulnerable communities on health and wellness. Her research on childhood obesity management in children with autism has informed her ongoing work in maternal and child health in the U.S. Miteshri is committed to making a meaningful impact in every organization she is involved with and continues to drive positive change.
Outside of her professional work, Miteshri enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time in solitude - whether reading books or catching up on TV shows.
We need a wide variety of skills. Are you interested in volunteering with Celestial Manna? Visit our volunteer page.