GO PANTRY AMBASSADOR COUNCIL (GPAC)

GPAC (GO Pantry Ambassador Council)

ABOUT GPAC

We are excited about creating opportunities to engage and involve local high school students as part of our leadership team. Our Junior Board and Student Ambassador programs are unique opportunities for high school students to learn about community service through hands-on participation in the leadership of GO Pantry. Led by Kelly Perry, Matt McIntire, Suzi Francis, and Maria Brown, our student ambassadors take an active part in the vision of GO Pantry.

All GO Pantry Ambassadors go through a formal selection process where they complete applications and interview with a selection committee. Once selected, they work together as a team to help GO Pantry combat childhood hunger in Northern Kentucky. These exceptional students work hard to raise awareness about childhood hunger in their schools and communities. They facilitate food drives and fund raising events. They take the podium to speak to groups about childhood hunger. They work events in the warehouse and bring new students to volunteer events. This great group of smart, active, passionate student leaders is helping GO Pantry move the community into action as we fight to feed hungry kids in Northern Kentucky.

Meet Our 2026-27 Jr Board Members

We welcome MacKenzie Dove, Caden Kunstek, and Paige VonEye as members of the Jr Board of Directors for 2025-26. These young women and young men have already demonstrated a dedication to serving GO Pantry in their schools and communities. The new ideas they bring to GO Pantry and their voice at our schools will help educate our community on childhood hunger as they lead the Ambassador council through food drives and outreach activities. As junior board members, these students are invited into the leadership of GO Pantry. They participate in board meetings and are involved in the planning and direction of GO Pantry as it strives to meet the needs of local school kids struggling with food insecurity. The students will also be part of GO Pantry’s leadership team for volunteer events and community outreach activities.

Sophie Cliff
Jr Board Member

Sophie is a senior at Randall K. Cooper High School where she seeks involvement and leadership in various activities. She holds leadership positions in Cooper CAN, Student Leadership Council, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Cooper Congress, Freshman Mentor Program, and is a member of Senior Board and Common Space. In addition, Sophie is a Dining Room Manager at Mary Rose Mission, serving a couple Saturday’s each month. Outside of school, she enjoys shopping, spending time with her friends/family/dogs, and doing nails. Sophie joined GPAC last year, after volunteering at the warehouse a few times with Cooper CAN and is excited to become more involved with GO Pantry, while serving on the GPAC Junior Board!

Isabella McGonagle
Jr Board Member

I’m a junior at Boone County High School, I’m involved in Track and Field, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Honor Society. Additionally, I’m the Parliamentarian on the Student Council Executive Board, and hold multiple leadership positions in band. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my friends, shopping, listening to music, and reading. I’m passionate about community involvement, leadership, and school pride . I’m so excited and grateful for the opportunity to do more for GPAC!

Chris Downing
Jr Board Member

I am a Junior at Ryle high school, and I am the captain of the JV soccer team. I am a part of the executive board of student council, a member of National Honor Society, a member of Superintendent Student Advisory Council, and am also in fellowship of Christian Athletes. I love to go fishing and golf. I am very excited to be in a higher leadership role this year and want to serve GPAC to the best of my ability.