Nikki Seibert Kelley (She/Her)

Local Food System Consultant | Network Weaver at Wit Meets Grit
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Greenville, South Carolina, United States, US
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Roland McReynolds

Nikki is a dynamic leader who effectively engages people to work at the intersections of food, farming, sustainability and racial equity. She is a sought after counselor for organizations small and large that are seeking to make their communities healthy and just, and is experienced in building collaborations to address complex problems. She is an outstanding communicator, and dogged in pursuing ambitious goals, even in the face of institutional intransigence. I always learn something from a conversation with Nikki.

Sara Clow

Each stakeholder and organization Nikki works with is better and stronger after her engagement. Food systems are incredibly complex and Nikki navigates this complexity with determination, clear communication, and grace. Her ability to facilitate and motivate diverse stakeholders towards a unified goal is unmatched.

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Credentials

  • Foundations in Herbal Medicine
    Gainanda School of Herbal Studies
    Jun, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • North Carolina Environmental Education Certificate
    North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    Jan, 2007
    - Oct, 2024
  • SCUBA
    SSI

Experience

  • Wit Meets Grit
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Local Food System Consultant | Network Weaver
      • Jul 2016 - Present

      Food System & Nonprofit Consulting and Contract services from concept stage and logic model development all the way through to implementation and evaluation. Wit Meets Grit has a passion for helping organizations and mission driven businesses increase efficiency and reach project goals.In addition to individual client work, I am currently the Director for the Growing Local South Carolina Local Food System Network which includes the SC Food Hub Network as well as the SC Local Food System Mapping project and Farmer Resource Guide. Services also include project management, technical assistance, workshops, facilitation, funding development/grant writing, technical/creative writing, and marketing/communications. www.witmeetsgrit.com

  • New Venture Advisors LLC
    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Mar 2019 - Present

      Providing local food system project management across the country as part of the NVA team. Providing local food system project management across the country as part of the NVA team.

  • College of Charleston
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Professor Environmental Studies
      • Aug 2016 - Aug 2020

      From 2016-2017 as course instructor and 2017- currently as a staff coordinator and graduate supervisor for Local Food System Mapping Project with the SC Food Policy Council, the SC Department of Agriculture and other partners. Course info: Intro to Environmental Studies and Sustainability. Course description: "An introduction to interdisciplinary thinking about the relationships between humans and their environments and the practical problems resulting from these relationships. The course considers basic elements in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences that are essential for understanding interactions of humans with the environment." In addition to teaching, I am an active mentor to undergraduate and graduate students. In 2017, I supervised an alternative spring break trip to a permaculture teaching farm in Puerto Rico.

  • Self-employed
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Writer
      • Jan 1999 - Aug 2020

      Pending schedule, available as a freelance journalist, creative writer, copywriter and author committed to providing informative, thoroughly-researched and engaging articles. Specialty areas include agriculture, gardening, outdoor adventure, cycling, DIY, arts, culinary and personal profiles. Articles posted on witmeetsgrit.com Pending schedule, available as a freelance journalist, creative writer, copywriter and author committed to providing informative, thoroughly-researched and engaging articles. Specialty areas include agriculture, gardening, outdoor adventure, cycling, DIY, arts, culinary and personal profiles. Articles posted on witmeetsgrit.com

  • Lowcountry Local First
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Sustainable Agriculture
      • Apr 2011 - Jul 2016

      The Eat Local Initiative for Lowcountry Local First educates consumers on the local food economy, supports farmers through trainings, apprenticeships, farmer incubation, and networking events, and works with restaurants and distributors to source more locally. As the Director, the position manages the following programs: Growing New Farmers, Farm Services, and Consumer Education and Outreach. Since 2011, the position has allowed me to launch the first and only Incubator Farm in South Carolina, the first Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture in the Lowcountry, and run the only formal apprenticeship program in the state. o Presentations: WIA Risk Management, Georgia Organics, Feast Down East, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, Southern SAWG, Municipal Association of SC Statewide, etc. o Publications: Farm to School Program Participation: An Emerging Market for Small or Limited-Resource Farmers? o Graduate Projects Advisor for CofC Masters of Environmental Science and Masters of Public Administationo Published media writer for agricultural based topics

  • Fields to Families
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

      First staff position at a volunteer run organization. Develop operations and procedures while supporting the programs and activities to increase access to fresh vegetables for low-income families by organizing and facilitating gleanings from farms, pick-ups from farmers markets, and harvests from community gardens. Coordinated fundraising, volunteers, outreach, and operations. First staff position at a volunteer run organization. Develop operations and procedures while supporting the programs and activities to increase access to fresh vegetables for low-income families by organizing and facilitating gleanings from farms, pick-ups from farmers markets, and harvests from community gardens. Coordinated fundraising, volunteers, outreach, and operations.

    • Farming Apprentice
      • Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

      Working on local organic farms to learn everything from picking and packing to selling and marketing. Assisting farms in the sale of high quality produce to local restaurants as part of a pilot program. Working on local organic farms to learn everything from picking and packing to selling and marketing. Assisting farms in the sale of high quality produce to local restaurants as part of a pilot program.

  • Charleston County Human Services Commission
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Case Manager
      • Aug 2009 - Mar 2010

      Intake and processing of clients for ARRA Housing assistance and screening for all CCHSC services. Started a recycling program for the organization. Intake and processing of clients for ARRA Housing assistance and screening for all CCHSC services. Started a recycling program for the organization.

  • Sea Island Habitat for Humanity
    • United States
    • Fundraising
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Green Building Coordinator
      • 2007 - 2010

      Developed and implemented a sustainable building program for Sea Island Habitat for Humanity to increase efficiency, affordability, and quality of life for homeowners while reducing the environmental impacts of the construction process. Worked directly with construction staff to adopt EarthCraft House model while developing and running homeowner training programs. Partnered with relevant community groups to increase connections in the sustainability community and affordable housing groups. Grant writing, marketing, media relations, workshop facilitation, and affiliate training. Organized and facilitated LEED AP training. o Keynote Presenter: Green Building Affordably in Hot, Humid Climates: Gulfport, MSo Conference Presenter: Sustain SC Conference and Expo: Charleston, SCo USGBC LEED Conference Scholarship Recipient

    • Sustainability Coordinator Assitantship
      • Aug 2007 - May 2009

      Creation and facilitation of the Sustainability Committee to oversee outreach and education regarding recycling, green building, alternative energy, and water conservation on campus while partnering with the City. Grant writing/management, media relations, workshop facilitation, and event planning.Panelist for ThinkTEC. Creation and facilitation of the Sustainability Committee to oversee outreach and education regarding recycling, green building, alternative energy, and water conservation on campus while partnering with the City. Grant writing/management, media relations, workshop facilitation, and event planning.Panelist for ThinkTEC.

  • Americorp/Sea Island Habitat for Humanity
    • Construction Crew Leader
      • Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

      Training and supervision of volunteers in construction tasks and research green building techniques. Training and supervision of volunteers in construction tasks and research green building techniques.

  • Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Environmental Education Assistant
      • Sep 2005 - Jul 2006

      Operation of nature center, website management, collecting/reporting revenue, gift shop operation & inventory, design of promotional materials and educational exhibits, development and facilitation of program & workshop materials. Animal care and maintenance of outdoor exhibits. Operation of nature center, website management, collecting/reporting revenue, gift shop operation & inventory, design of promotional materials and educational exhibits, development and facilitation of program & workshop materials. Animal care and maintenance of outdoor exhibits.

  • Airlie Gardens
    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Environmental Education Assistant
      • May 2005 - Aug 2005

      Supported grand opening of an education center on site and worked 1:1 with the Environmental Education Director to plan and implement an environmental summer camp program as well as providing assistance on community volunteer and work events in the marsh and gardens. Supported grand opening of an education center on site and worked 1:1 with the Environmental Education Director to plan and implement an environmental summer camp program as well as providing assistance on community volunteer and work events in the marsh and gardens.

  • City of Wilmington, NC
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Education and Outreach Intern
      • Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

      Worked in partnership with the Stormwater Services division as well as Caper Fear River Watch to support community and youth focused stormwater education programming. Developed a homeowners guide to stormwater management, participated in community outreach events, supported volunteer work days and traveled to schools to deliver presentations using the EnviroScape watershed model. Worked in partnership with the Stormwater Services division as well as Caper Fear River Watch to support community and youth focused stormwater education programming. Developed a homeowners guide to stormwater management, participated in community outreach events, supported volunteer work days and traveled to schools to deliver presentations using the EnviroScape watershed model.

  • Cape Fear Audubon Society
    • United States
    • Education and Outreach Intern
      • Aug 2004 - Dec 2004

      Worked with the Director to support outreach and education programs including coastal bird counts, community events, the exploration of a Southeastern birding trail, and programs with the Aquarium. Worked with the Director to support outreach and education programs including coastal bird counts, community events, the exploration of a Southeastern birding trail, and programs with the Aquarium.

  • New Hanover County Arboretum
    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Education and Outreach Intern
      • Jun 2003 - Dec 2003

      Supported the 4H Director with the creation and implementation of an environmental education based summer camp in town, recruited and supervised a local 4H group to attend statewide 4H camp, and developed environmental education programming for 4H and the Arboretum. Supported the 4H Director with the creation and implementation of an environmental education based summer camp in town, recruited and supervised a local 4H group to attend statewide 4H camp, and developed environmental education programming for 4H and the Arboretum.

Education

  • College of Charleston
    M.S, Environmental Studies
    2007 - 2009
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    B.A, Environmental Studies
    2001 - 2005

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