Experience

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  University of Maryland

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Healthy School Communities Coordinator

    • Jan 2016 - Present

  • Smarter Lunchrooms Coordinator, Food Supplement Nutrition Education (SNAP-Ed)

    • Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

    Direct all aspects of FSNE's work to integrate healthy foods marketing and promotion in school cafeterias across Maryland. Develop and manage program strategy and implementation, including the delivery of training to food service staff, operationalization of best practices for healthy foods promotion at the systems level, and technical assistance for the implementation of local wellness policies at the site and district level.

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  Friends of Great Kids Farm

  • Executive Director

    • Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

    Oversaw development, operations, communications, and strategic growth for this 501c3 partner organization raising funds and support for Baltimore City Public Schools' Great Kids Farm.

  • Development Consultant

    • Jun 2012 - Jan 2014

    Grant research, grant writing, funder relations management, donor data management, and development strategy consulting to support Baltimore City Public Schools' Great Kids Farm.

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  Self-employed

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Owner, Urban Farmhouse Edible Landscapes

    • Feb 2010 - Dec 2014
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Developed concept, brand, and business model, and oversaw all operations of a firm offering consulting, design, seasonal planning, coaching, and education supporting the cultivation and enjoyment of a local diet.

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  Hampstead Hill Academy

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Food and Gardening Educator

    • Aug 2009 - Jun 2012
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Developed, coordinated, and taught holistic food education program, including in-school nutrition and cooking classes, afterschool garden and culinary arts clubs, organic vegetable, fruit and herb garden, student-prepared community dinners, and school-wide wellness initiatives.

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  University of Maryland Extension, SNAP-Education

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Gardening and Nutrition Educator and Baltimore City/County Project Leader

    • Mar 2007 - Aug 2009
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Developed and implemented gardening program for low-income youth and adults, managed three full-time staff, coordinated annual program proposal and budget, and coordinated program evaluation.