Our talented, passionate team believes that growing food changes lives. Together we've created thousands of gardens and taught hundreds of thousands of gardeners. And we're just getting started.
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
Vice President of Advancement
Vice President of Operations
Vice President of Program
Project Coordinator
Development Manager
With over 10 years of experience across international education, development, and strategic brand partnerships, Bethany possesses a profound passion for connecting individuals with the resources that empower them. Dedicated to propelling organizational missions forward and cultivating impactful connections, she is excited to contribute to the continued growth of Big Green's impact. Beyond her professional pursuits, Bethany finds joy in life's simple pleasures, including spending park days with her dog Frankie, running, finding thrift store gems, and exploring new places.
Marketing Manager
Kelsie works in all aspects of marketing, from social media management to communications, design, and branding. A proud Penn State alum with a degree in Agricultural Business, she brings strategic knowledge and creativity to her passion for food accessibility and sustainability.
Director of Development
Assistant Director of Programs
Marie Dennan lives in Memphis, TN. Marie has focused her entire career around school gardening and food systems and holes a Master's in Public Administration and an MA in Applied Anthropology from the University of Memphis. Marie also has a culinary background and as an advocate for the local food movement, loves cooking with produce bought at the farmers market and supporting local food businesses.
Project Coordinator
Events and Marketing Coordinator
Director of Programmatic Operations
Director of Educational Programs
Sam began his tenure with Big Green in 2013 supporting our efforts to build 200 Learning Gardens with Chicago Public Schools. He helped establish and continues to develop our programing to help all Big Green garden participants learn the skills needed to grow food and connect deeply with their gardens. Sam loves food, soil, and plants, and believes in the interconnectedness of all living things that is so profoundly evident in a garden. He brings that passion to Big Green to inspire others to find their own pathways through the garden.
National Garden and Product Manager
Assistant Director of Events
Assistant Director of Finance and Grants
Big Green's Governing Board provides the organization with broad expertise in education, entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, and programmatic impact.
The Kitchen Restaurant Group, Nova Sky Stories
The Kitchen Restaurant Group
AUTONOME, Inc.
Cigna
Satya
Energize Colorado
The Kitchen Restaurant Group
Cuvée
Tang Industries
