Meet the Team.
Tom Stehl is the Vice President of Strategy & Growth at Edesia. In this role, he leads the organization's growth and expansion initiatives, driving strategic projects that support Edesia’s mission and long-term impact.
Prior to his current position, Tom served as Edesia’s Director of Strategy. Before that, he held dual leadership roles as Chief Operating Officer of the MeWe commercial brand and Deputy Director of Edesia. During his tenure, he led the construction of Edesia’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and successfully oversaw the organization’s complete transition to the new site.
Before joining Edesia in 2014, Tom spent nearly eight years building and expanding Meds & Food for Kids (MFK), a non-profit manufacturer of Plumpy’Nut based in Haiti.
Tom holds a master's degree in business administration and social work from Washington University in St. Louis.
Andrew Kamara is the Vice President of Global Operations at Edesia. In this role, he leads the organization’s manufacturing and operational efforts, overseeing production, quality, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management at Edesia’s Rhode Island facility. He also plays a key role in driving global expansion initiatives related to Last Mile delivery and impact.
Since joining Edesia in 2009, Andrew has held a variety of roles across the organization, contributing to its growth and operational excellence.
Before Edesia, Andrew spent two years at Coca-Cola Enterprises as a mid-level Distribution Resource, managing delivery, storage, and distribution operations for a broad portfolio of bottled beverages. He also worked for six years at United Natural Foods, serving as both a Quality Assurance Specialist and a Supervisor in grocery and repackaging operations.
Andrew holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Connecticut and an Advanced Diploma in Electronics from NIIT in Accra, Ghana.