Although I’m a very long way off the talent mark when it comes to cooking, my dream would be to have the ability to turn my passion of gardening into a project that changes the very fabric of a child’s life. The Edible Schoolyard Project combines fundraising for school gardens with edible education that teaches children the connections between the food they eat and the world they live in. Everyone should have the right to not only a good education but also good and nutritious food.

Why I love my job:

I love my job because it combines an equal amount of creativity and spreadsheets. Add a sprinkle of a good cause and I couldn’t be happier.

My connection to public schools:

Although I am a product of amazing public schools, I realize that it was luck and privilege that allowed me to attend some of the best schools in my neighborhood. Once I had children and was in the process of buying a home, I quickly realized that schools were my number one priority but that many people in my community don’t have that option. This is what motivates me in my daily work as I strive to help bring clarity to the inequalities of our current system.

What I’m bad at:

I am bad at showing the appreciation that reflect the amount that fills my heart. I am so lucky and surrounded by amazing people that do so much for me and my family. It is always my New Year’s resolution to do better.

The image that represents why I work at 50CAN:

These are the lights of my life, my home and my heart. I work for these moments, to make their lives better, and hopefully in the process, help to make the world a little bit better as well.