Creating a Future Where No One is Left Behind

Our mission is to help people thrive with access to food, benefits, and care—through a purpose-built tech platform that connects individuals, healthcare, and community partners for scalable and sustainable impact.

It Starts with Food—But Doesn’t End There

Food is the most basic human need and the first step toward stability, health, and dignity. Without it, children can’t learn, chronic conditions worsen, and families can’t thrive—driving poor health and rising costs for communities.

Programs exist to help, but they’re often hard to find and even harder to access. We’re here to change that, with technology that reduces friction, restores trust, and makes support feel simple and human again.

What Sets Nectar Apart

Opening doors. Closing gaps.

Nectar is more than a tech vendor—we’re a true partner to our CBO network, creating a unique, trusted intersection of food, health, and social care. By combining AI-powered technology with trusted, local relationships, we transform fragmented systems into seamless, personalized support.

A Food Solution for Every Need
AI-Powered Personalized Guidance at Every Step
A Trusted Network, Ready to Serve
A Food Solution for Every Need
AI-Powered Personalized Guidance at Every Step
A Trusted Network, Ready to Serve

Nectar powers a flywheel of lasting change. It’s a smart, sustainable solution that delivers shared success, now and into the future.

Easy Access. Better Care. Thriving Communities.

Food is Medicine at Work in Chicago

Real impact, real voices from the people bringing Nectar to life in their communities.

By partnering to provide patients with nutritious, medically-tailored groceries and produce, we are truly changing lives. This solution is about giving people in need the ability to fundamentally take charge of their health for the long term with dignity and respect. We’re proud of the difference we’re making together.”

Dr. Ngozi Ezike
President & CEO

Sinai Chicago
  • Sinai Chicago
  • Northern Illinois Food Bank | Neighbors. Empowered.
  • Dion's Chicago Dream

Meet the Team

Led by experience. Driven by purpose.

Our repeat founding team brings deep experience building technology that scales, and a shared belief that tech should be a force for good.

Nasrin Thierer

Nasrin Thierer

Founder & CEO

Azita Habibi

Azita Habibi

Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer

Mike Januszewski

Mike Januszewski

Chief Technology Officer

Sam Gillespie

Sam Gillespie

Chief Finance & Strategy Officer

Heather Forsythe

Heather Forsythe

Chief of Staff

Andrea Marks

Andrea Marks

Chief Healthcare Innovation Officer

Andrea Tucker

Andrea Tucker

Chief Marketing Officer

Kevin Souers

Kevin Souers

Advisor

Looking Ahead

Join us in transforming how support reaches people, starting with food and reaching far beyond. What began as a bold idea is now a growing movement. Together, we’re proving that access isn’t the just a starting point—it’s the spark for lasting change.

Build with us.
The work is just beginning.