SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Grocers Association said Pam Poggi, vice president, corporate human resources development, Safeway, Pleasanton, Calif., has been named chair of CGA's Educational Foundation Board of Trustees.
According to CGA, the foundation's objectives include conducting industry research and sharing information, promoting and encouraging educational and employment opportunities, developing training and educational methods and materials, and promoting and encouraging community service programs. The board is comprised of grocery retailers and suppliers from throughout California.
Poggi said the foundation's efforts will be strengthened by building solid relationships with Food Marketing Institute, the National Grocers Association and the Western Association of Food Chains “and collaborating with other educational foundations to learn and incorporate best practices.”
