Meet the team
We're a small team with a big mission
We're educators, creatives and community builders who care deeply about kids growing a lifelong relationship with food
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Anna Kingston
Founder and Director
Anna Kingston is the founder and creative director of Tiny Fork, where food education is approached through creativity, connection, and real-life family experience. With a background spanning community development, hospitality, construction, and the creative industries, Anna brings an unusually interdisciplinary lens to her work. Her projects are driven by a strong belief that healthier communities are built not through perfection, but through accessible, engaging experiences that help people feel more connected — to food, to each other, and to themselves. Inspired by raising her own two children, Anna founded Tiny Fork to create playful, evidence-informed resources and experiences that support children in developing healthy, lifelong relationships with food.
Meet the Volunteers
The generous humans who give their time, skills and energy to help Tiny Fork grow
Fundraising and Partnerships Lead
Lou Ridsdale
Lou Ridsdale is a community leader and social innovator dedicated to creating fair, resilient and connected food systems. She is the founder of Food Is Free Inc., evolving into Grow To Give in 2026, an organisation now supporting communities across five sites through education, access to fresh produce and the efforts of more than 70 volunteers. Driven by a belief that food and community are fundamental human rights, Lou brings both strategic insight and heartfelt advocacy to every project she leads, helping communities grow stronger through connection, generosity and shared purpose.
Marketing Lead
Chad Africa
Chad Africa is a marketing and brand leader with experience developing brand strategies and delivering end-to-end marketing campaigns across diverse industries. His work spans brand, content, digital, partnerships, and community engagement, with a consistent focus on clarity, authenticity, and measurable outcomes. Beyond his professional life, Chad’s passion for food is deeply personal. He believes food has the power to bring families together, create shared moments, and open pathways to understanding culture, diversity, and identity. His next chapter is focused on building a food business that supports pineapple and coffee farmers in the Philippines by introducing their produce to Australian markets, contributing to stronger communities and a more diversified food supply.
Digital Storyteller
Disanda Anuththara
Born in Sri Lanka and now based in Melbourne, Disanda Anuththara is a DJ, singer, and digital storyteller who believes music sits at the centre of culture and community. Currently completing a Bachelor’s degree at Deakin University, Dis balances his studies with work in digital creative direction, bringing a rare IT-meets-marketing lens to the hospitality and fashion worlds. From spinning house sets to championing the best kottu in South Melbourne, Dis is passionate about building inclusive communities and celebrating culture through sound, food, and storytelling
Nutrition Advisor
Maurice Di Rosso
Maurice is a nutrition and food‑systems professional with experience spanning the food industry, community nutrition initiatives and public health. As a husband and father of two young boys, he brings a strong family‑centred perspective to his work, grounding his purpose in helping children and families thrive. With a background in food technology and nutrition, Maurice focuses on prevention‑focused health and practical, realistic ways to support families to eat well in everyday life. He is particularly interested in food equity and how early food environments shape lifelong habits and wellbeing. Maurice brings a thoughtful, evidence‑informed approach to Tiny Fork and is committed to contributing his expertise to positive, lasting change for children and families.
