WASH matters to me because it’s where life begins and can end - We must protect the global water and clean water should be a fundamental human right. 

Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of bridging the gap in sustainable economic opportunities for smallholder producers through a systemic approach to economic development. I was appointed the Manager of Urban Agriculture, Agri-ecology, Fisheries, and Land Use Policy for the City of Jacksonville, I led efforts to modernize agricultural practices, improve food security, and address climate change through collaborative partnerships with regional governments, grassroots organizations, and local businesses. Skilled in nonprofit management, aquaculture and agriculture facility design, agricultural technology, instructional design, and team building, I have driven key initiatives that integrate traditional ecological knowledge with modern sustainable practices to benefit both urban and rural communities. I hold degrees from the University of North Florida, Cornell University’s SC Johnson School of Business Produce Executive Program, and Rollins College Crummer School of Business as a Social Entrepreneur RALLY SEA Fellow (Winter 2020). Honored as Florida’s 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, I continue to advocate for sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty, and economic development to create resilient and thriving communities.

I work with - City of Jacksonville, Duval County Public Schools, United Methodist Church Africa, Dr. Mary Okelo Conservatory (Kenya), SSHCO (South Sudan), United Way North Florida, Blue Zones International, Mayo Clinic - Lifestyle Medicine, University of North Florida