ABOUT US
Who we are: Independence Gardens is a parent-led non-profit organization founded in 2013. Our overall mission is to connect kids with food through actionable, impactful nutrition education programs. This is accomplished through partnership with our schools and community. It begins with an experiential edible, outdoor learning space (Apple Project) to our hands-on student-led (and Chef driven) Come and Eat IT! Campaign. This collaborative approach provides every child an engaging, meaningful, and transformative education experience that is Action based, Playful, Passionate, Leadership focused, and Engaging. Independence Gardens’ programs foster and develop in children life skills such as self-esteem, leadership, decision-making, nutrition, and love of community.
Our Team:
Chonnie Richey
Founder, Executive Director
chonnie@independencegardens.org
Eunice Cruz
Director of Operations
eunice.sanchezd@independencegardens.org
Abhay Sawant
Director
Christie Redrow
Director, Corporate Relations
credrow@independencegardens.org
Jenny Proznik
Director, District Liaison
Chef Robby Hooker
Director, Nutrition, Executive Chef, Aramark
Sarah Allen
Director, Curriculum
Chef Oscar Miranda
Director, Nutrition, Wholesomegrub
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