Our Team
Jack Levine, Co-Founder & CEO
Jack drives the company’s mission through community-based partnership and collaboration. He is a creative thinker, problem solver and communicator.
Jack is a member of the Emerging Leaders Board with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro South. Jack enjoys spending time with plants and rooting for the Celtics! He graduated from Clark University with a degree in Geography and a minor in Philosophy.
Temen Kim, Co-Founder & Director of Programs
As Co-Founder, Temen facilitates our curriculum with our educational partner organizations and manages the daily operations. He is passionate about team building, hands-on learning and social skills development. Temen graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Education. In his free time, Temen enjoys hanging out with his puppy, Henry.
Vanessa Spilios, Marketing & Strategic Planning Consultant
Vanessa has a background in culinary product development and marketing, and is experienced across a variety of industries including food media and kitchen appliance manufacturing. She completed her culinary training at Boston University and received her undergraduate degree from Hamilton College. Vanessa enjoys gardening, swimming, and exploring the trails along Boston's South Shore.
Paul Rossi-Ormon, Grower
Paul studies sustainable food and farming through the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMASS Amherst. He’s worked on a non-profit organic farm for several years, finding the importance of bringing fresh produce into local communities. Paul enjoys time spent in nature, hiking, foraging, and cooking!
Jackson Carroll, Grower
Jackson is a Junior undergraduate at Clark University and declared Psychology major. He is excited to use his major in psychology to help better corporate work environments and make them more inclusive for others in the future. Jackson enjoys hands-on activities such as cooking, gardening, and drawing.
Anna Yuschenkoff, Grower
Anna studies Sustainable Food and Farming through the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst. She has farmed for several years and specializes in greenhouse operations. She is passionate about working with local farms and organizations to increase food security and reduce waste.