Staff

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.

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.

Lauren “Lemon Drop” Hill grew up between Louisville, Kentucky, and Deltona, Florida. She has over a decade of experience in accounting, including more than seven years in administration, and has worked with multiple CPA firms as well as nonprofit organizations. Lauren is passionate about serving the community and advocating for equality for all people. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors with her husband and two children.

Taeci “Tractor” was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a B.S. in Public Health in the spring of 2023. When she started as a spring intern, she was able to learn more about the organization and the great programs offered to the community. Many of these programs aligned with her own goals involving nutrition education, food justice, and improving a community’s health. Since joining the Food Literacy Project, she has learned various farming techniques and ways to educate youth about injustices. During off hours, Taeci enjoys playing video games, cooking, and roller skating when it’s sunny outside.

“My name is Ali. I’m 17 years old. I’m part of YCAP because I want to get experience working. I like outdoor activities and playing soccer.”

Gabby “Gardener” is a member of the 2024 Youth Community Agriculture Program Summer crew.

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

Kayla “Barn Cat” is a member of the 2024 Youth Community Agriculture Program summer crew.

“I’m working at the Food Literacy Project mostly due to the fact that my body needs to work outside. I’m Vince Potatoes and I’m from Danville, KY. I love to cook, archery, fencing, horseback riding , gaming, and food.”