Mission Statement

Our mission is to plant trees and to cultivate a culture of environmental self awareness through sustainable living amongst Southern California’s most vulnerable, including food insecure children and the homeless.

   Breath Feed's Vision   

A healthy, clean and green planet where individuals and communities serve one another to achieve sustainability through awareness and excellence.   

Our Values: E.N.G.A.G.E.S.S.

Education

Nourishment

Gratitude

Awareness

Generosity

Excellence

Sustainability  

Stewardship

Breathe Feed Leadership

Jack Panossian

Founder & CEO

As the Founder of Breathe Feed, Jack comes with a combined 20 years of professional experience in non-profit work, project management, entrepreneurship, educating, quality & risk management and local politics, serving as the CDGC Chairman within the city of Burbank, CA. 

From a young age Jack has admired and advocated for trees having saved two massive California Coastal Redwoods from being cut down over the construction of a luxury swimming pool back in 1990, and he began planting trees in 1995. Upon receiving his MBA from Woodbury University he was awarded the Emerging Leader Award and organized a tree planting ceremony where a beautiful pine tree was planted on the campus grounds. Continuing his passion, Jack only wishes to plant more trees and help serve the Earth and the lives of children and people alike. 

His deep-rooted love for trees is demonstrated through his life-long advocacy and dedication to building a non-profit centered around planting trees and cultivating sustainable communities. Having a multi-faceted background of philanthropy, business and community outreach as well as a strong passion for trees makes Jack an excellent leader and visionary for Breathe Feed.   

Lisa Roberts

Marketing and Project Development

As the head of the Marketing and Development, Lisa Roberts comes with a combined 25 years of experience in apparel design, marketing, merchandising and project management. With a degree in Design and merchandising from FIDM and as an experienced project manager, Lisa Roberts plays an essential role within our non-profit. From conceptualization to fruition, she successfully oversees projects from beginning to end.    

Araxy Panossian

Treasurer 

As the treasurer of Breathe Feed, Araxy Panossian not only brings 30 years of accounting and finance experience, but also holds a degree in Biology and is a strong supporter and advocate of the environment as well as the Mission of Breathe Feed.     

Marat Papazian

Director of Development 

As the Director of Operations & Development, Marat brings 25 years of combined experience in operations management and entrepreneurship. His background in hazardous and medical waste management started at an early age and has been an advocate and volunteer for environmental causes. Marat holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from California State University Northridge (CSUN). 

ALICIA RIVERA

SECRETARY

As a member of Breathe Feed, Alicia feels responsible to be a part of a change that will make mother nature smile. Having three years of experience working as a greenhouse technician, she acknowledged the importance of a connection to the plant world (the bigger the roots the bigger the fruits!). Her perception being influenced by plants has led her to become an advocate for environmental awareness. The administrative experience and skills she has gained through her past occupations make her suited for being the secretary of Breathe Feed along with her love of learning.

Our Message to You

Big change starts with small actions! Let us inspire you to take part in a delightful opportunity to
make big changes one small action at a time: have a fruiting or non-fruiting tree planted on your
property for free or donate just one box of your fruiting tree’s harvest! Approximately 1 in 8 people and two million children in California are malnourished. Those living under the poverty line have a 62% chance of being malnourished. Those living above the poverty line have a 13% chance of malnourishment. In addition, California is home to 8 out of the 10 most polluted cities on the United States. 

Trees can help! The average tree releases enough oxygen for two people in one year in addition
to absorbing substantial amounts of carbon dioxide and harmful airborne pollutants. The
presence of trees is known to reduce stress levels making everyone happy: you, me, the birds and
the bees! Trees also provide us with some of the foods we love so very much. So, by allowing us
to plant one or more trees on your property and/or donating a portion of your harvest you can
contribute to your community fresh oxygen, cleaner air, greater well-being, and nourishment for
children in need.

Join us to Breathe & Feed! Thank you from our Team.