Sage is Soulful Seeds' Garden Manager overseeing the crop plan and farm operations at all garden sites. He has over 12 years of experience in farming, farm education, and community outreach. He has formal education training in Agricultural Business and is completing his arborist certification. Sage has extensive experience with regenerative agriculture and transforming the soil of vacant, urban lots into vibrant, productive community farms.  He is passionate about the power of food and its ability preserve culture, advance justice, and empower neighbors.

Cindy is a Garden Assistant through the AmeriCorps program. She is working alongside Earstin in the garden. Cindy brings with her a lot of knowledge about food safety. She is passionate about building a better community and is eagerly expanding her knowledge about regenerative agriculture and evidence-based approaches for supporting people to establish a more self-sufficiency.

Kimberly is a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at University of Nevada, Reno, and is delighted to be completing her two-semester concentration internship with Soulful Seeds. Prior to pursuing social work, Kimberly spent twelve years in corporate finance before pivoting to personal finance in 2022, helping individuals and groups build financial resilience as an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®). Her professional interests include identifying and working toward eradicating barriers to economic justice while helping individuals design pathways to their own financial wellness. She understands that financial stability is integral to mental health. In her spare time, she enjoys creating meals from scratch, any kind of dancing, hot yoga, and exploring new places. 

Cara joined the Soulful Seeds team as the Program Coordinator in 2023. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is passionate about advancing holistic wellbeing and mental health access. She believes that mental health is health and that all communities should have equal access to resources that support healthy lives so they can thrive. Born and raised in Nevada, Cara is passionate about cultivating strong community and looks forward to bringing people together in the garden. Cara considers herself to be a life-long student and values the opportunity for continuous learning that being in the garden offers. She is also a certified yoga instructor and Master Gardener Intern. In her free time, Cara enjoys knitting, backpacking, reading, and spending as much time outside as she can.

Taylor is a Summer Garden Assistant. She holds bachelors degrees in International Studies and Communications. Taylor moved to Reno from Las Vegas specifically to join the Soulful Seeds team for summer. She brings with her hands-on experience managing farm resources, running farm to market programs, and community supported agriculture programs. Taylor is also a Certified Wilderness First Responder.

Brooke is passionate about building stronger and healthier communities. She has consulted with Soulful Seeds since 2021 and supports the team as interim Executive Director. She is a national program consultant with 15 years of program administration and grant management experience and works with multidisciplinary, cross-sector teams in the public and non-profit sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Master’s in Business Administration, and a professional certificate in public policy reform from Georgetown University. She is an appointed member of Nevada's Rural Behavioral Health Policy Board, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, and a Master Gardener.