Growing Chef’s vision is to see a world with healthy, just, sustainable food practices. -Supporting a healthy, just food system-Improving the health and food literacy of kids and youth-Making local, sustainable food accessible-Connecting communities through food

Home based in the Commonwealth of Dominica and also covered Grenada, in the Caribbean, this Assistant Director and Seniors Outreach Worker role managing a seniors drop-in centre, supervising 4 staff members and 5 volunteers.~ Support social, physical, nutritional, emotional and housing needs of seniors across Dominica & Grenada~ Coordinated an Adopt-a-Gran food delivery program from Canadian sponsors.~ Liaison with local community members, groups and government to help the most destituteseniors.~ Advocated and liaised with local government, media, on current seniors issues.

~ Researched and developed findings for policy recommendations and international conferences.~ Communication liaison with international team members, media and community.~ Designer and creator of visual display cases, websites, newsletters, and digital presentations.~ Administrator for a published text book on aging research.~Coordinator of monthly meetings, annual conferences and special events.

Organized, planned and promoted annual Skin Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament Fundraiser.~ Recruited, trained, and managed 15 volunteers.~ Raised over $100,000 in Funding with and additional $100,000 in matching grants for cancer research.~ Sought golfers, sponsors and donors to participate in the fundraiser.