Meet Our Staff
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Shelby Dixon
Executive Director
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Melissa DeSa
Seed and Garden Director
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Sarah Sterling
Seed and Garden Manager
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Meg Boria-Meyer
Community Engagement and Farm Director
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Jesse Wilson
Youth Education Director
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Jenna Niblack
Youth Education Manager
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Lia Mauney
Youth Education Coordinator
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Jasmine Angelini-Knoll
Online Market Director
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Otis Garrison
Kitchen & Facility Manager
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Gina Wilson
Local Food Manager
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T Vargas
Communications Manager
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Meet Our Board
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Melissa Peña
President
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Aviva Asher
Vice President
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Kelly Rose
Treasurer
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Cody Gusto
Secretary
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Dina Liebowitz
Board Member
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Dustin Hall
Board Member
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Jessica Jean Stonecipher
Vice president
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Lauren Hyden
Board Member
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Marvin Wilson
Board Member
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Nicole Kim
Board Member
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Our impact
From gardens to local markets, our programs are planting seeds of change. Discover how gardening education, community partnerships, and local food access are creating a lasting impact in Gainesville and beyond.
Our network
We don’t do this work alone. Meet the farmers, schools, nonprofits, and neighbors who make our mission possible. Together, we’re building a resilient food system and stronger community connections.