Staff

Myrisa Christy was raised in rural Clark County, KY, and spent summers working on her family’s small tobacco farms in Appalachian Morgan County, Kentucky. She received a Bachelor of Art in Anthropology from the University of Kentucky, and has been working with agricultural producers for over a decade. Watching these small farms, operated predominantly by limited resource producers, Myrisa gained an appreciation for the need of government programs supporting these farms. 

Lindsey first learned about CFA during her time as a vendor at the Berea Farmers Market. Her love for food and farming systems of Kentucky and the culture that surrounds them is what brought her to the farmers market; that paired with her love and reverence for community organizing and its potential to create change is what brought her to CFA. She is excited to use her experience and knowledge of both to further CFAs work.  

Contact Lindsey at lindsey@cfaky.org

Camille holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Berea College. They reside in Berea with their partner, feral child, two dogs and three cats. Having worked on virtually all sides of the food system, they have a deep understanding and appreciation for the mission of Community Farm Alliance. They enjoy the outdoors, roasting coffee, good food, good music and chasing their little one around the foothills of Berea. 

Contact Camille at camille@cfaky.org

Kimmie grew up on her family farm in Fleming County, Kentucky. From dairy, to tobacco, to beef cattle this industry has given her many opportunities and life experiences that helped mold her into the person she is today. Throughout college, and now motherhood she has always worked to fight for the underdog. She has worked for over three years in Central Kentucky trying to pass state legislation and learning the ins and outs of our state house. Along with working with state legislators, She has extensive experience in community organizing and working with political campaigns.

Contact Kimmie at kimberly@cfaky.org

Jamie has spent many years advocating for local food in Somerset, where she resides, including starting a farmers market, a local food retail store, and the Kentucky Green Living Fair. She is also a writer whose work has been featured in Hobby Farms and New Pioneer magazine. In 2014, Jamie was awarded the Crave Civic Agriculture award for her work as a local food advocate in Kentucky. In her spare time, she spends time at home with her family, including four kids, a flock of chickens, and a goat named Marmaduke.

Contact Jamie at jamie@cfaky.org

Margie was the manager of the Berea Farmers Market (BFM) from 2013-2017. A native of St. Louis, MO and graduate of St. Louis University, she has spent many years in health-related fields in Missouri, California, and Kentucky. She sees her role with farmers markets as another phase of that health work. Margie firmly believes that creating safety nets for the most marginalized citizens has positive repercussions for the entire community.  She is excited to be a part of the program that will create greater access of farmers market food to more Kentucky residents.

Contact Margie at margie@cfaky.org

Sandra is a native Lexingtonian with strong roots in Madison, County KY. Both of her parents were born in Madison County, and she has generations of family tied to agriculture (both past and present) residing there.  She obtained an AA Business Administration, BS Individual and Family Development and MS Vocational Education (college of AG) from the University of Kentucky.  She has spent most of her career helping others find their footing by connecting them to resources in the community. Through this avenue she, along with some dedicated friends, established the Woodhill International Market.  Her passion for eliminating barriers to fresh, affordable, locally grown produce and reducing food deserts was the catalyst behind establishing the market. Sandra also has a love for everything nature. Her father was a master Gardner and is the driving force behind her love for gardening and helping others, as she witnessed his generosity.

Contact Sandra at sandra@cfaky.org

B is a Kentucky native- growing up between the horse farms of Woodford County and the hills of Lee County. She studied at Berea College where she earned her Bachelors in Peace and Social Justice Studies. B is passionate about the planet, affordable housing, good books, tasty food, nature education- and ensuring everyone has equitable access to all of those things! She is thrilled to be in a position that allows her to give back to Kentucky communities through supporting farmers and increasing access to fresh, local food for all. B now resides in Campton, Kentucky where she is in the very beginning stages of building her dream homestead and community centered farm.

Contact B at brena@cfaky.org

Nia possesses a history of engaging in work that helps encourage sustainable, equitable, and inclusive environmental practices in various professional and personal positions she has held. She’s earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Gonzaga University in Washington State and began her journey in understanding food systems in Kentucky after her move from California with her participation in a local Market Gardener program. Her passions for science, conservation, social justice, and sustainability have guided her efforts in supporting work that gives back to the community around her and helps to facilitate community engagement at a multitude of diverse levels. On top of maintaining her own backyard garden she’s built, she enjoys anything that allows her to be outdoors and while finding ways to participate in urban agricultural efforts in the Louisville area is also an avid standup paddle boarder, kayaker, surfer, and hiker.

Contact Nia at nia@cfaky.org

Laurie left her home state of West Virginia to attend Berea College, where she majored in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Before joining the CFA staff in November, Laurie did a little bit of everything at Lazy Eight Stock Farm, including 4 years of selling for them at the Berea Farmers Market. She is excited about bringing local foods to the forefront of economic development in central Kentucky. Laurie is passionate about farms and good homegrown food. When not farming and working on farm promotion, Laurie is involved in the local folk music and dance community. She lives in Berea with her husband and three kids, who all eat very well.  

Contact Laurie at laurie@cfaky.org

Jennifer grew up on a small farm where her family raised hogs and corn. In college, she was drawn to social work where she has spent much of her career working on food security and housing issues. She has been involved with the Perry County Farmers Market for several years in various capacities including as a volunteer, vendor, and board member. With CFA, she is putting her experience with program development and operations and her passion for food and equitable access to resources to use in growing the local food system. She has a particular interest in ensuring all community members have access to fresh, local food and all farmers can make a living growing our food. Jennifer lives near Hazard where she enjoys baking, sharing food with others, watching the seasons change on her mountain, and hiking.

Contact Jennifer at jennifer@cfaky.org