Revolution Foods: Scaling Healthy Food Access (Jess)

Jess played a key role in Revolution Foods’ growth from $14M to $170M. She combined operational excellence with unwavering commitment to our mission, helping us expand healthy food access while building sustainable systems. Her strategic thinking and hands-on leadership style were crucial to our national expansion.
— Kristin Richmond, Founder, Revolution Foods

Before Helia, Jess helped Revolution Foods grow from $14M to $170M in annual revenue while expanding access to healthy, affordable meals.

Key Results:

  • 950% revenue growth over seven years

  • Expanded to 23 states

  • Served 300 million healthy meals nationwide

  • Built and led a team of 70+ people

  • Secured major partnerships with San Francisco Unified, Boston Public Schools, Chicago Food Bank

  • Improved margins while maintaining mission impact

How?

Promoted three times into general management (from regional school partnerships to west coast to national sales + sales ops leadership), Jess led strategic negotiations, improved operational efficiency, and built high-performing teams—all while keeping the mission of combating food insecurity at the center.

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