Alfredo considers himself an activist and organizer, working with various different groups around town to enact positive change in our community.
T studied journalism at UF and has a passion for telling the stories of those in their community.
Board MemberDina is an ecologist and the Director of the Plant Science Program at the University of Florida. She brings a deep interest in supporting experiential learning in sustainable food systems and natural resources, and loves the amazing connections, curiosities, and conversations that form around growing food and community. She’s excited to dig in with…
Board MemberJessica-Jean is a medical anthropologist and faculty member at the University of Florida. She loves cooking, gardening, dancing, and feeding folks. The connections between farming, industry, the environment, education, health, cooking, and food justice inspire her to continue learning (and teaching) about creating more equitable food systems. She is thrilled to work alongside Working…
Board MemberCarissa was born and raised in Gainesville, FL. After graduating from Eastside High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Florida. After college, Carissa spent several years working for a local travel agency. Today, she works in banking and is a freelance copywriter. Her passions include…
Board MemberAviva Asher is a farmer, educator, activist and mother. Together with her husband, she runs Nicoya Farm in SE Gainesville. She has been growing food in community for 20 years and leading youth programs that focus on food justice and environmental stewardship. Prior to moving to Gainesville she directed an educational urban farm in…
Recording SecretaryNicole is an avid traveler who loves to discover and learn about other cultures through their culinary offerings and traditions. When she isn’t traveling, she enjoys cooking dishes she has experienced in the United States and abroad, using ingredients from local farmers. After living in Gainesville for almost 30 years, Nicole is excited to…
Board MemberLisa is a Florida native with an MS in nursing from the University of Florida. She spent 32 years in primary care at the ACORN Clinic in Brooker and worked in the Shands/UF Health system. She has served on eight nonprofit Boards of Directors, serving as president of two of them. Her love of…
Vice PresidentSusan is a retired certified public accountant. She loves being outdoors in nature, gardening and supporting her community, especially the children. She brings her prior experience with a local NGO and looks forward to getting involved again with the Gainesville community.
TreasurerJean is a Certified Financial Planner and a Marriage and Family Therapist practicing Financial Therapy. She is enthusiastically learning about Local everything– food, finance, etc, and also learning about how to do due diligence on local food related businesses.