EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Media manager
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Treasurer
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Brad smithBrad Smith has lived all over the world but now calls downtown Fredericksburg home. His grandmother instilled a practical and romantic appreciation for nature in him. He studied Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University. He is passionate about mental health, sustainability, veteran issues, youth advocacy, citizen diplomacy, writing, and food. He has volunteered with Downtown Greens for several years and is excited to serve on the board.
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Emerald paytonEmerald is the staff nurse for the Hazel Hill Healthcare Project, located next to Downtown Greens. She is excited to continue building the relationship between Downtown Greens and community members at Hazel Hill. She has a BSN from Delaware State University and over 9 years experience as a registered nurse working with mental health, chronic/acute disease management, home health/infusion, and now community health. She is currently working toward a Masters Degree in Nursing Education.
Falling in love with the garden space while still trialing what works best for her own personal plants and garden, to peak the interest of those at home. |
Kimberly cartierKimberly was born in California and raised mostly in Northern VA. She went to school to pursue a career in Laser Skin Care which led her to the banking world, insurance, to where she’s at now working for a local nonprofit in the FXBG area. As a Rappahannock Rotarian, Kimberly has a passion for serving her community and giving back. She is passionate about plants, sustainability, mental health and wellness, women’s rights, and good food. When she’s not standing on her head, running along the canal path, or teaching terrarium classes with Planty of Happiness you can probably find her serving drinks at Fredericksburg Square or supporting local businesses here in the burg.
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Joy Crump |
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Joy is Co-owner and Executive Chef at Foode, Mercantile and 718 Venue. She's excited to get more involved and network with the national organization No Kid Hungry of which she is a part.
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Nivin is the owner of Spavia, a luxury day spa and small business located in Central Park. Prior to opening Spavia, Nivin was the State Executive Director for the USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Virginia, leading a team of 200 staff members in serving Virginia’s farmers and ranchers. Prior to that, she served for several years as a Senior Vice President of CoBank, a nationwide bank specializing in lending to rural infrastructure borrowers including electric cooperatives, water systems, and community facilities developers. Prior to CoBank, she was the Assistant Administrator for Electric Programs at the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service, where she managed a loan portfolio in excess of $42 billion. She raised her three children, with her husband Mark, in Stafford County, where she has lived since 2001.
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