Interim Executive Director

Iyeshima began her food justice journey over 10 years ago as a Youth Tiller with Green Guerillas. Originally from Jamaica, she found comfort in farming and community as she adapted to a new culture.

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Operations Coordinator

Helen has a long history with Administration work in food advocacy. Her career started in 2013, when she was part of a youth internship program focused around food justice in East New York.

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Community Engagement Coordinator

Derrick is a Garden Apprentice, Youth Mentor, and a former member in the Youth Empowerment Pipeline. His love for gardening sprouted during his sophomore year of high school while working with the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum.

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Special Projects Coordinator

Perla Acevedo is a student at The City College of New York, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Childhood Education. She is passionate about working with children and youth and actively participating in nonprofit organizations that give back to BIPOC and low-income communities.

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Youth Program Coordinator

Rissa is a dedicated advocate for community empowerment and sustainable urban gardening, committed to fostering green spaces and advancing food justice. As a recipient of the Brooklyn Urban Gardener Certificate, awarded by Brooklyn Botanic Garden, they developed expertise in urban gardening and community greening, equipping them to support community-led initiatives throughout Brooklyn.

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Community Gardens Organizer

Avika (she/her) is a Brooklyn born facilitator, organizer, somatic coach, and multi-hyphenate artist. Committed to environmental, climate, and food justice, she works across both US coasts and internationally. From facilitating youth workshops at the YWCA on bystander intervention and women empowerment to organizing against gentrification and for tenant rights in Prospect and Crown Heights, she is dedicated to deepening relationships with community members. 

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