Staff

Arabella “Amaranth” graduated from the University of Louisville with a B.A. in History and a minor in Humanities. She completed undergraduate research on the history of conservation in the United States, which secured her interest in the work of exploring the relationships between plants, animals, people, and their environment. With a background in community organizing, she’s excited to be part of the Food Literacy Project learning alongside and supporting youth as they make change within their own community. During off hours, Arabella enjoys running, baking, and writing.

Celeste “Celery” recently graduated from Bellarmine University, where she studied Environmental Justice & Sustainability. While in school, she has been actively engaged with community-based organizations like Common Earth Gardens and Passionist Earth & Spirit Center, and Eviction Prevention programs. Additionally, she has spent the past few years working in the food industry! She’s really looking forward to being out on the farm, out in the community, and working with our Field-to-Fork Clubs.

Gabriella “Green Bean” Hohman is a Louisville transplant originally from Elizabethtown, Kentucky. While earning her B.S. in Public Health at the University of Louisville, she discovered FLP and began an internship in the Spring of 2022. Her assistance with FLP’s programs has fueled her love of learning from others and cultivated a stronger interest in the impact food systems have on health. When she’s not on the farm, Gabriella enjoys hanging out with her cat – Toby, thrift shopping, and trying out local food spots!

Jenni “Perennial” Lohrey is inspired and motivated by building communities through food and urban agriculture. She joins The Food Literacy Project with a background in farmer’s market management and community development. She holds a degree in Spanish and Latin American and Latino Studies from the University of Louisville. In her free time she enjoys being with her family, gardening and studying herbalism.

Jill “Jujube” Seelmeyer, a Louisville native, began her nonprofit career in the food justice field in Central Kentucky shortly after graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2011 with a journalism and political science degree. She loves being able to live out her personal values through the work of FLP –collaborating with the community to foster equity, sustainability, and education among our youth and their families. Jill enjoys spending time outdoors with her young children, practicing yoga, and listening to live music in her free time.

Joel “Horseradish” Deckard is eager to apply his accounting and finance acumen to help the Food Literacy Project achieve our long-term goals and continue to build lasting relationships in the community.  Joel grew up in Mayfield KY, graduated from the University of Louisville with a BSBA in Accounting, and has worked with local businesses and non-profits in Louisville for over ten years.  Joel briefly worked in a factory farm processing plant which left a profound impact on his relationship with food, and he is proud to be part of an organization that supports social and environmental responsibility.   When not counting beans, Joel is likely looking for new books to read, playing old-time fiddle with friends, or chasing his two kids

Kelsey “Kabocha” Voit has been involved in food movement work in Kentucky for a decade – farming, working on agricultural policy, and organizing around several local efforts to combat food apartheid. They came to this work through a love for delicious food and a commitment to justice. Kelsey is excited to bring their six years of regenerative vegetable production experience to the FLP urban farm. Outside of farming, Kelsey likes to cook food, make music, and play outside.

Awad “Cabbage” has been part of YCAP since Fall 2024 and is back for another season. He wants to be an engineer and this season on the farm he is excited to plant new plants.

“I’ve been involved in this work for 2 years and I love the joy it brings people. I love crocheting and I plan to become a personal chef later in life.”

Kai “Kiwi” participated in YCAP in Spring 2024 and is back for another spring season! He is excited to see how the farm will look at the end of this season. He is currently in school for plumbing.

Mariam “Mango” has been participating in YCAP since Fall 2024. She is excited to grow new things at the farm and she wants to be a nurse.

Reese “Radish” was a Spring 2024 YCAP crewmember and is back for another season of YCAP. His goals are to graduate from college and make an impact on and off the field. He loves music, hanging out with friends and football! This season, he is most excited about learning new and healthy eating habits and inspiring youth in the community.