Our Team
Boston Farms taps the strength and diversity of Boston’s urban neighborhoods. The CLT Board members are community leaders, experienced farmers, and developers who represent the richness and complexity of the work and the people we serve.
Staff
Joy Gary
Executive Director
Mattapan
Joy is a regenerative systems designer that is passionate about food and community. She is a lifelong Boston resident who has dedicated her time to supporting regenerative systems development, food justice, and education through urban agriculture projects. She co-managed gardening and youth development programs at The Food Project and has led ReVision Urban Farm as Farm Manager.
Julissa Antigua
Executive Assistant
Brighton
Julissa is an operations specialist with an appreciation for building and edifying ecologies – like business, culture, and community. As an agent for growth, her heart is set on elevating and being a resource to those who are from underestimated backgrounds. A veritable foodie, she loves to develop new recipes inspired by the fusion of her favorite cuisines.
Board of Directors
Ashé Brooks-Cook, Clerk
Program Director, Paige Academy
Roxbury
Ashé is passionate about social and racial justice ideology, and deeply invested in creating the tools to resolve some of these issues. He has over 14 years’ experience in the non-profit field and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/Pre-Law from Morehouse College and a graduate degree from the New School in the field of International Affairs at Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy.
Vidhee Garg, Treasurer
Housing & Urban Development Specialist
Dorchester
Vidhee has a long track record of leading housing and social enterprise projects globally, identifying new business opportunities, and driving organizational growth. Over the last six years, she has advised governments, multilateral agencies, and financial institutions in 25+ countries on designing new policies and programs, developing business plans and financial projections, and preparing investment pitches, among other assistance.
Nataka Crayton,
Community Member
Mattapan
Nataka is a Co-Founder of the Urban Farming Institute of Boston. She is a farmer and herbalist.
Myrna Greenfield
Founder, Good Egg Marketing
Jamaica Plain
Myrna is the “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing. Good Egg provides sales and marketing strategies, services and training for good food and good causes. She hatched her Boston-based consulting practice in 2010. While she specializes in marketing for small farms and food-related businesses, she has also worked with many food-related nonprofits.
Arvind Kumar
Partner, PwC Healthcare
Newton Highlands
Arvind is an entrepreneur, technology executive, and P&L leader who has worked at the intersection of healthcare and technology for over 25 years to improve care and lower costs. He has served in a diverse range of technology and business transformation roles.