Our Board
Boston Farms taps the strength and diversity of Boston’s urban neighborhoods. The CLT Board members are community leaders, experienced farmers, and developers who represent the richness and complexity of the work and the people we serve.
Board of Directors
Ashé Brooks-Cook, President (Interim)
Program Director, Paige Academy
Roxbury
Ashé is passionate about social and racial justice ideology, and deeply invested in creating the tools to resolve some of these issues. He has over 14 years’ experience in the non-profit field and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/Pre-Law from Morehouse College and a graduate degree from the New School in the field of International Affairs at Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy.
Jovani Fox, Treasurer (Interim)
Communications Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Dorchester
Jovani is a communications professional, hobby gardener, and advocate for food security and racial justice. Born and raised in Boston, Jovani graduated from Alabama State University in 2008 with an honors degree in communications - journalism. With over a decade of experience in communications, Jovani has worked in various industries, including print media, non-profit, and government. In addition to her professional work, Jovani is a community garden and food security advocate who believes that everyone has the right to access healthy, affordable food and that community gardens are powerful tools for promoting food justice and community empowerment.
Nataka Crayton,
Community Member
Mattapan
Nataka is a Co-Founder of the Urban Farming Institute of Boston. She is a farmer and herbalist.
Arvind Kumar
Partner, PwC Healthcare
Newton Highlands
Arvind is an entrepreneur, technology executive, and P&L leader who has worked at the intersection of healthcare and technology for over 25 years to improve care and lower costs. He has served in a diverse range of technology and business transformation roles.
