Nonprofit Leader & Philanthropist; Founder of Freestore 15104; Co-Founder of 412 Food Rescue & For Good PGH; Author of "Radical Tenderness"
Gisele Barreto Fetterman Biography
Gisele Barreto Fetterman is a Brazilian-American activist, philanthropist, and nonprofit executive known for her work in food insecurity, social equity, and community support. Fetterman emigrated to the United States as a child and lived as an undocumented immigrant for more than a decade. Her early experiences with poverty and reliance on food banks and thrift stores influenced her commitment to addressing systemic inequities and building networks of community assistance.
Fetterman is the founder of the nonprofit Freestore 15104 and co-founder of For Good PGH and 412 Food Rescue. Freestore 15104 focuses on eliminating food and clothing insecurity and has inspired multiple spin-off locations, including the creation of 412 Food Rescue. As co-founder of 412 Food Rescue with Leah Lizarondo, Fetterman helped develop a grassroots food redistribution model that uses volunteers and app-based coordination to intercept surplus food from retailers and deliver it to shelters, food banks, and low-income households. This initiative has resulted in the rescue of more than 36 million pounds of food. Through For Good PGH, Fetterman co-founded a nonprofit advocating for inclusion and kindness, launching initiatives such as Hello Hijab, which has received national and international recognition.
Fetterman served as Second Lady of Pennsylvania during her husband's tenure as lieutenant governor, using her platform to advocate for food security, immigration rights, and access to basic needs. At the state residence, she and her husband opened the swimming pool to nonprofits and summer camps and initiated a water safety program. Her advocacy has been featured on the TODAY Show, CNN, and NPR. Fetterman is a Forty Under 40 honoree, TEDx speaker, Jefferson Awards recipient, and the first woman to receive the Rodef Shalom Congregations Peace Award. She was also recognized with the Great Immigrants Award by Carnegie Corporation of New York for her work addressing food insecurity, economic insecurity, and social equity in Pennsylvania communities.
Fetterman is the author of the book "Radical Tenderness," which examines the role of vulnerability as a source of strength and leadership. In the book, she shares her experiences as a Brazilian-American immigrant, her encounters with prejudice, and her perspective on resilience and leadership. Through her nonprofit work, public advocacy, and writing, Fetterman highlights the importance of compassion and vulnerability in driving social change and community leadership.
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