Stacey draws inspiration from the patterns of nature. Her mission is to inspire human consciousness toward resonance of joy, awe and wonder for the next evolution of the human spirit.

A master of innovative transition, Stacey is always thinking one step ahead of where industries are going: from managing billion dollar construction projects in NYC to writing children’s books that help kids love vegetables (My Dinosaur Ate My Broccoli). Her background as a visionary architect has led to breakthrough projects like BK Farmyards, a network of urban farmers transforming the local food system.

Stacey is a two time finalist for the Buckminster Fuller Challenge for social entrepreneurship. She is currently exploring new, futuristic business opportunities and ways to move gardening education into the new world.

Brandon's food journey began in high school when culinary classes brought them into the world of creating food. Brandon continued on to culinary school before completing a two year apprenticeship with a local sushi chef. Brandon's love of fresh foods and culinary education compliments GYOV programs with Enjoying Your Harvest recipes and fun food facts.

"This apprenticeship was really where I learned to care for ingredients; how to prepare them in a way that shows them respect. In order to really take care of your ingredients you need to start with the soil. I haven’t had many memorable meals that were prepared with unhealthy produce from depleted soils, and most of the memorable meals from my life were simple meals made from ingredients that had themselves been nourished lovingly and prepared the same way. I believe high quality food can be prepared by anyone, and it starts with the soil.”

Crystal owns and operates a one-woman wholesale commercial living microgreen operation in the mountains of western North Carolina. After working and managing local restaurants for over a decade, she saw the need for chefs to have access to more affordable, organic food for the delicious creations they craft for our communities.

“After several years of gardening fails, I began to think that maybe being a grower just wasn’t right for me. Then I found Grow Your Own Vegetables and my failures transformed into a successful small farm operation within months. So when the opportunity arrived to work for Grow Your Own Vegetables and train to help others transform their failures into opportunities for success and abundance, it was an emphatic YES! There’s nothing more rewarding than helping others reach their fresh food and wellness goals.” 

Crystal hopes to stand as a clear message to anyone who thinks they can’t grow: You can. Anyone can. With the right system, mindsets, and mentor, everything becomes possible.

Meghan is an educator and parent from Tennessee with over a decade of teaching experience. Like many educators, she expanded her understanding of education during the pandemic and became adept at teaching and structuring online lessons for distance learning.

As her experience suggests, she is passionate about students and learning. There’s nothing more important than having the tools and resources to explore your interests.

Like her students, she sees herself as a steward of the natural environment. Beekeeping and gardening have taught her the importance of seeing yourself as a part of nature’s ecosystem. She encourages her students to see themselves as lifelong learners. Beekeeping and gardening have spurred learning in her own life. She believes that the greatest gift we can give children is modeling curiosity and joy in learning.