Staff

Jennifer leads all aspects of the organization from program development and property enhancements to fundraising and strategic planning, forging a positive path forward for local food systems, while using the beauty and enchantment of public garden and farm installations to inspire new pride in communities, change the personal and public experience of urban life, and ensure good food for all.

Founder and Executive Director

Jasmine fosters community participation and collaboration in the greening and beautification efforts that liven our cities and neighborhoods and oversees all food access initiatives ensuring affordable, local, farm-fresh food is available to everyone.

Director of Community Engagement

Lisa connects the community to Jersey-fresh, local produce through City Green’s farm stands and mobile markets while increasing affordability for low-income families through a double bucks program at our own markets and others around the state.

Food Access Director; Grant Writer

Henry is responsible for the planning, management and organic cultivation of over 75 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and fruit at City Green Farms in Clifton, supporting all of our food access programs while promoting the local food movement and supporting community-based agriculture.

Head Farm Manager

Joe is responsible for planning, management and organic cultivation of over 25 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and fruit at City Green Farms at South Branch Preserve. He oversees the care of all machinery and equipment, while also building out the infrastructure of this new 12 acre farm.

Farm Manager, South Branch

Julian builds and installs City Green school gardens and City Sprouts gardens. He also supports our Dig In! community gardens with build support and the operation of our tool lending library.

Production Supervisor

Liz manages organic vegetable production and educational programming at our Learning Garden in Paterson, and at all of our City Sprouts children’s gardens throughout Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton, setting the stage for nature exploration and outdoor garden education for urban children, students, and community members. She also oversees the perennial beds throughout the Farm Eco-Center, and manages City Green's social media channels, sharing City Green's good work.

City Sprouts Manager and Head Gardener; Social Media Manager

Emma helps build school gardens, supports teachers with curriculum and garden training, and provides ongoing support to school partners to ensure student interaction with the natural world, hands-on experiential learning opportunities and an understanding of where food comes from.

School Grounds Manager; Dig In Program Assistant

Alex instills an appreciation for fresh veggies, natural beauty and community stewardship in urban kids and teens through dynamic, outdoor garden education programming in schools, community centers and City Green’s own learning gardens.

Outdoor Garden Educator

Heather supports the organic cultivation of vegetables, herbs and fruit at City Green farms, working full time with the Farm staff, while helping with volunteers and Growing Strong interns.

Assistant Farm Manager

Emily supports all aspects of the South Branch farm operation from seed to harvest, ensuring an efficient and productive growing season.

Farm Assistant, South Branch

Isabel supports all aspects of the Clifton farm operation from seed to harvest, ensuring an efficient and productive growing season. In the summer Isabel is a Growing Strong Crew Leader, mentoring teens in our youth development program.

Farm Assistant, Clifton