Mary

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.

Maggie

As an advocate of local and sustainable food hoping to make a positive difference in the modern-day food system, Maggie knew they didn’t want to just tell people to eat healthy, but to actually provide them with the means to do so. Following this passion, they have worked on multiple farms and graduated with a B.S. in Food Studies at Syracuse University and a Minor in Nutrition.
Maggie’s journey includes a service year with AmeriCorps' FoodCorps program and participation in the Green Food Solutions apprenticeship. After getting trained in all things hydroponic, Maggie fell in love with urban farming, reinforcing their commitment to delivering tangible solutions that promote overall well-being through fresh, nutrient-dense food.

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.

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