Who We Are
The American Association of SNAP Directors (AASD) was formed to strengthen the administration and management of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and contribute to the professional development of its members.
Our Purpose
AASD promotes the exchange of experience and knowledge among federal, state, and local government agencies administering SNAP by providing expert advice and consultation on SNAP and other income and nutrition assistance issues.
Contact
Brandy Whisman
Senior Associate
Kara Williams
Policy Coordinator of Food and Nutrition Services
Leadership
2026-2027 Members
CHAIR
Betsy Suver, Deputy Director, Office of Family Services
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Aletha Cross, Food & Nutrition Program Director
Vermont Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families
VICE-CHAIR
Larry Braasch, Deputy Division Director
New Jersey Department of Human Services
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Linda Schroeder, Program Development Division Administrator
Arizona Department of Economic Security
AASD Regional Representatives
MID-ATLANTIC REGION REPRESENTATIVES
Carl Feldman, Director, Bureau of Policy
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Michele Thomas, Food & Nutrition Assistance Manager
Virginia Department of Social Services
MIDWEST REGION REPRESENTATIVES
Erin Frisch, Senior Deputy Director
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Stacie Gordon, Financial, Food, and Work Supports Bureau Chief
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
MOUNTAIN REGION REPRESENTATIVES
Dawn Brossart, SNAP Director
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Melissa Weyer, Economic Assistance Benefits Programs Administrator
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
NORTHEAST REGION REPRESENTATIVES
Dan Giacomi, Division Director
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Sherry Tomasky, Director, Food and Nutrition Policy
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
SOUTHEAST REGION REPRESENTATIVES
Erika Anderson, Director, Division of Program Support
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Brian Hogan, Deputy Director of Nutrition
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
SOUTHWEST REGION REPRESENTATIVES
Molly Reagan, Chief, Family Resources and Eligibility Services
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Amanda Skinner, SNAP Director
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
WESTERN REGION REPRESENTATIVES
Angela Aikins, Programs & Policy Strategic Advisor
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Kristin Matthews, Bureau Chief
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVES
REPRESENTATIVE 1
Jeremy Bowman, Deputy Director, Intergovernmental Relations
Missouri Department of Social Services
REPRESENTATIVE 2
Anthea Seymour, Deputy Executive Director for Operations
Maryland Department of Human Services
Latest Work
Comment Letters:
Response to the Proposed Rescission of the Civil Rights Data Collection Methods Regulation (June 2025)
Response to the Proposed Rule on the SNAP Provisions in the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act (June 2024)
Comment Letter on SNAP Quality Control 310 Handbook (July 2023)
From the Farm Bill Series:
Customer Experience Demonstration Project: Understanding What Works for Individuals and Families (April 2023)
Navigating the SNAP Cliff (Part 1): Building Bridges to Scale High Impact SNAP E&T Programming (July 2023)
Navigating the SNAP Cliff (Part 2): Forging Stable Pathways from SNAP E&T to the Marketplace (December 2023)
