Founder & President
Moss Haven Farm
Dallas, Tx
Spearheaded planning, development, and launch of innovative urban raised-bed farm at Dallas public school, leading volunteer board to execute and manage project that enhanced student performance at school, contributed to property value increase for surrounding neighborhood, and drove record school enrollment.• Negotiated partnerships with national and regional nonprofits and government agencies to further farm’s mission of encouraging healthy living and sustainability.• In 2015, secured A Peep at the Coops urban coop tour from a partner school to manage annual city-wide tour as a fundraising tool for Moss Haven Farm.• Established Moss Haven Farm as a non-profit in 2015 complete with articles of incorporation and IRS approved 501c3 status.• Earned designation as United Way Healthy School Zone; secured partnerships with American Heart Association, Cooper Clinic, North Texas Food Bank, and state and national USDA.• Garnered attention of local and national press, including earning Dallas Morning News’ only “inside-the-loop” designation of 10 Healthiest Neighborhoods.• Launched and managed active, highly visible Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Vine initiatives that attracted followers nationwide and surpassed neighborhood population by 100%.• Branded farm and executed PR campaign with TV, print, and social media that culminated with invitation to White House 2014, 2015 & 2016 Easter Egg Roll.• Secured more than $350,000 in grants, goods, services, and operating funds above allotted budget.• Received 2012 Mustang Spirit Award for shaping Moss Haven community.