Angela develops and executes gardening, nutrition, cooking and food preservation programming. This programming includes workshops, demos, community education courses through CR, summer camps, field trips, tours and hands-on learning opportunities for youth and adults.

What makes Angela most valuable in this role is not just her extensive experience but her enthusiasm for teaching and building strong, lasting relationships within the community. She believes that education is most effective when it’s rooted in collaboration, and she thrives in creating networks of support around the projects she leads. This sense of community is what makes her work impactful and sustainable.

Angela spent two years as a blueberry and mixed vegetable farmer at Windy Creek Organic Farm and volunteered for three years in public health, leading cooking demonstrations and gardening education workshops for both youth and adults. With more than 20 years of experience growing food organically, she brings extensive hands-on knowledge and a deep commitment to sustainable living and community wellness.

As a practicing herbalist, Angela’s connection to the land is deeply rooted in both her personal values and professional work. Her mission is centered on cultivating wellness—not only in her own life, but in the lives of others as well.

Fun Fact: Angela loves roller skating, and she is always looking for buddies to skate with! She also brews kombucha!