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Thomas Fernandez

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CEO and Co-Founder at Tamiami Food Rescue
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Thomas is a serial social entrepreneur, having co-founded three non-profit organizations: SASE, Last Mile Food Rescue, and Tamiami Food Rescue. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, he leverages a past corporate career at Procter & Gamble and experience selling two franchise businesses to drive community impact in STEM and food security.

His personal passion is centered on community service and economic inclusion. This is demonstrated through his hands-on leadership in his non-profits, which focus on eliminating hunger and advancing underrepresented professionals. He also extends his service by sitting on the board of the City Gospel Mission.

Unique fact: Thomas has successfully co-founded and scaled three separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
CEO and Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Non-Profit Leadership
Co-founded three distinct non-profits (SASE, Last Mile Food Rescue, Tamiami Food Rescue) and serves on the board of City Gospel Mission, demonstrating extensive experience in social sector leadership.
Food Security
Actively combatting hunger and food waste as a leader of two food rescue organizations that have provided millions of pounds of fresh food to those in need.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
CEO and Co-Founder
Tamiami Food Rescue
5-2019
Co-Founder and Board Chair Emeritus
Last Mile Food Rescue, Inc.
11-2007
Co-Founder and Board President
SASE
5-2016 - 3-2023
Senior Business Advisor, Minority Business Accelerator
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
10-2015 - 5-2016
Interim MBE Portfolio Manager
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
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Education
1985 - 1989
BS
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
1982 - 1985
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Phillips Exeter Academy
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