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.
Vidhee Garg, Treasurer
Housing & Urban Development Specialist
Dorchester
Vidhee has a long track record of leading housing and social enterprise projects globally, identifying new business opportunities, and driving organizational growth. Over the last six years, she has advised governments, multilateral agencies, and financial institutions in 25+ countries on designing new policies and programs, developing business plans and financial projections, and preparing investment pitches, among other assistance.
Myrna Greenfield
Founder, Good Egg Marketing
Jamaica Plain
Myrna is the “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing. Good Egg provides sales and marketing strategies, services and training for good food and good causes. She hatched her Boston-based consulting practice in 2010. While she specializes in marketing for small farms and food-related businesses, she has also worked with many food-related nonprofits.
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.
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