For the next 9 months I'll be participating Coro's Leadership New York (LNY) program, which is a competitively-selected, rigorous 175+ hour experiential leadership development program for mid-career and early-executive professionals to develop the personal skills, civic knowledge and a multi-sector network to effectively lead change. Coro is NYC’s premier civic leadership training organization and a community of more than 2,500 alumni with a mission to develop NYC leaders so that all individuals, communities and institutions participate in creating an equitable, just and engaged society.

• Managed 25 market managers to execute promotional activities in 45 farmers markets. • Liaised with high-profile print and broadcast media, edited and distributed press releases, tracked press coverage and compiled press kits.• Developed educational materials promoting Greenmarket’s mission to the public.• Planned book signings, benefits and Greenmarket’s first annual restaurant week.• Facilitated relations with New York City Council members, Community Board members, neighborhood associations and local business owners.

• Assisted in managing 12 acres of certified organic field crops.• Coordinated direct marketing models, consisting of a 42-member Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA), wholesale distribution to Boston-area restaurants and a semi-weekly farmers market. • Supported fundraising, marketing and public relations efforts. • Completed a three-week agricultural/cultural immersion program with the Spannocchia Foundation in Tuscany, Italy.