Staff

Expertise in farm viability, beginning farmer training, food safety Harmonized GAP Produce Auditor, food business mentorship, food policy and infrastructure, cultivating local and statewide networks, farm-to-business supply chain coordination, and collaborative project development. 

giselle@ivrcd.org

Expertise in strengthening programs and projects at community and regional levels in the areas of farm to school, farmers markets, farmer training, food safety, food hub development, food entrepreneur technical assistance, food production, and community food security, building and identifying new partnerships, grant writing and project administration.

Expertise in farmers market management, food systems, food safety Harmonized GAP Produce Auditor, scientific writing, organic vegetable production with a focus on sustainability and integration of conservation practices, principles of soil fertility and management, cropping systems, and integrated pest management.

Expertise in project management and coordination, social media, communications, illustration, and graphic design.

lisa@ivrcd.org

Expertise in curriculum development, outreach to underrepresented individuals in the food system, volunteer management, horticulture with a focus on ecological design, service learning through sustainability initiatives, conservation education, and place based education projects.

kaci@ivrcd.org

Expertise in building community and regional programs, building strong relationships, grant reporting and management, cultivating and maintaining partnerships, systems design and transformation, community empowerment and advocacy, community health, and project administration

Expertise in grant and finance management, fundraising and donor relations, nonprofit management, and capacity building.

Expertise in systems thinking, public health practice, program evaluation, community engagement & facilitation, cultural competency & humility, and scientific writing.