Board of Directors
and Staff
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The Rev. Cindy Telisak, Director
Cindy is our head farmer and current Board President of the Garden. She and her husband live on the farm and have raised food since 2005. Cindy is a Vocational Deacon in the Anglican Church in North America.
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Rita Allen, Director
Rita watches over our Garden finances and is active in the garden, proper. She’s also an amazing knitter and spinner, and loves all things Celtic and steampunk!
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Kimberly Scott, Director
Kimberly is our corporate secretary because of her amazing organizational skills. She’s also a knitter and spinner and a specialist in early World War II lifestyle history and skills.
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Lawrence Allen, Director
Lawrence brings his copious project management skills to bear for the Garden as a valuable member of our board. If we need something to get done, we look to Lawrence to make it happen!
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Sara Hosford, Director
Sara is an accomplished professional chef with world-class training and years of experience. She brings her culinary skills to bear to help us use our meat and vegetables in the yummiest ways to help nourish our community.
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Jim Ballestro, Director
Jim brings extensive corporate experience to our board, and also a passionate love of gardening and helping others. He’s accomplished at most of the various tasks needed here at the Garden, from strategic planning to harvesting chickens.
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Lynn Griffith, Volunteer Coordinator
Lynn plays a critical role at the farm by welcoming our volunteers, helping to train them in new skills, and keeping everyone engaged. Her organization and creativity keep the farm growing! Lynn is a wife and mom of two, and also supervises staff at a local health club.