WORKER OWNERS
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steph wiley
Steph Wiley is New York City born and raised. He has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and has been a member of Just Food’s board, the New York City Network of Worker Cooperatives (NYC NoWC) Advocacy Council, and the NYC NoWC Training Collective. Steph co-founded Brooklyn Packers with Shawn Santana in 2016. Along with his work at Brooklyn Packers, Steph is helping to develop a network of cooperative homesteads. He believes that aligned movements working together in solidarity is the best way to seek justice for all in our lifetimes.
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Shawn Santana
Shawn was born and grew up in Far Rockaway, Queens. He enrolled in Park West High School (now Food and Finance High School), where he won an internship at Gracie Mansion for Mayor David Dinkins. He graduated from New York Restaurant School and became a partner in a successful catering company. He co-founded Soul Flavors restaurant in Jersey City, and he co-founded Brooklyn Packers with Steph Wiley in 2016. Shawn has created and baked for many clients, including Martha Stewart, Lauryn Hill, MTV, Porsche, Shea Stadium, and Spike Lee.
