Staff

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!

Arabella “Fig” 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.

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.

Pascaline Sinzinkayo was counselor for Women and Families at CONSEDI Organization in Burundi (Consulting for Integrated Development Organization). She is dedicated in educating the youth and community toward the increase of physical and intellectual abilities that can help them to make a good choice of their eating habits. Convinced that any lasting change begins with youth, her aspiration is to educate and inspire the next generation about the importance of healthy and sustainable food choices. She aimes to make an impact in the community through hands-on learning and promote a greater understanding of the connection between agriculture, food production, and health. Her goal is to motivate children in making informed decisions on food choices that support their well-being. As someone who supports sustainable agriculture, she strives to help create a future in which all people have access to healthy and nutritious food, and in which our planet is preserved for future generations.

Alajah “Avocado” joins the crew for the first time this fall. A junior at Shawnee High School, Alajah says “People should learn how to grow their own food, especially if you have problems with access to fresh fruits and vegetables. It can also help the environment.”

Brook “Bean” returns to the crew after joining in the summer of 2022. A senior at Presentation Academy, Brook says “It’s interesting how you can grow produce anywhere, including your own backyard.” Welcome back, Brook!

“Habanero” Hudson is a freshman at Bellarmine University who is joining the crew for the first time this fall. “I like how it’s a break from the busy life and you can actually eat healthily,” he says. “Vegetables and fruit are important as a good way to connect back to the earth.”

“Turnip” Trent is a junior at Seneca High School and joins the crew for the first time this fall. “With a rising population and changing climate,” he said, “urban ag is more important than ever in terms of getting food to people.”

Tyaiera is a junior at New Albany High School. She was drawn to this work because “people should know that not everyone is able to access fresh food. Being down here farming gives people a chance [to access it].” This is Tyaiera’s first season on the crew.