Executive Office

Jaclyn Pederson, MHI

Chief Executive Officer

With more than a decade of experience in program development, Jaclyn Pederson’s broad knowledge of programming in the public and social sectors includes program and strategic initiative design, fund development, special events, grant writing, and community engagement. A system thinker and positive team builder, she uses transformational leadership principles to develop energized and efficient workgroups that influence significant organizational and systemic change for all affected by pediatric feeding disorder –such as the development of the expanded PFD Alliance. Jaclyn also manages Feeding Matters’ strategic partnerships with numerous professional associations including American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN).

Staci Bern, JD

Chief Operations Officer

Staci Bern originally engaged with Feeding Matters serving as a board member after working through feeding difficulties with her own son. Through the years, Staci developed a passion for sharing her experiences to help others and connecting her contacts with Feeding Matters. With over 15 years leading teams through compliance, financial, operational and regulatory matters, Staci joined Feeding Matters as chief operations officer. As an official member of the team, Staci oversees compliance, engagements and contracts, policy and procedural controls, human resources, and organizational planning.

Gabi Lake

Administrative Assistant

After spending many years as a special education teacher, Gabi combines her passion for neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed care with her skills of organization and communication, to support the overall operations of Feeding Matters. In her role of Administrative Assistant, Gabi supports the CEO as well as the other members of the Team and Staff, Board of Directors, and Councils to ensure effectiveness in accomplishing our mission and vision.