Our Team — Green Food Solutions

Mary

Enmanuel is a Grower and Agricultural Operations Trainer with over five years of experience in vertical and urban farming. With a B.A. in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University and former Associate Plant Scientist at AeroFarms, he specializes in hydroponic systems, crop and operations optimizations, and community forward engagement across Green Food Solution’s Farm and Garden Amenities®.
Outside the farm, Enmanuel enjoys experimenting with new recipes, growing his music collection, and learning about history.

Mary is deeply committed to making a positive impact in the world. As the creator of the Farm Amenity® model, her innovative approach has been successfully implemented in numerous cities globally.
Driven by her inner activist, Mary is on a mission to revolutionize the food system. Her vision includes a zero-carbon-emission transport model for food, the empowerment of urban farmers to thrive, and the provision of affordable, nutritious food to communities worldwide.
With a genuine love for both people and nature, Mary finds joy in hiking with her canine companion. Her values extend to advocating for a more sustainable and compassionate food system that benefits animals and the planet.
As the proud owner and founder of two businesses, one of which has been successfully operating for over two decades, Mary exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship. Her enduring commitment to creating impactful ventures underscores her status as a seasoned entrepreneur with a legacy of business success.

Enmanuel

Electra

Electra holds an M.S. in Sustainable Environmental Systems from Pratt Institute and brings over a decade of experience in Controlled Environment Agriculture as a Grower and Operations Leader. Before founding Green Food Solutions in 2017, she collaborated with several urban farming startups and non-profits across New York City and New Jersey, including Square Roots, Agritecture, Farm.One, and New York Sun Works. Most recently, she served as Head of Agricultural Operations at Bowery Farming.

Phoebe

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