Our Team
Our aim is simple: amplify the voices and stories shaping a movement.

We didn’t know it at the time, but when a doctor stepped out of the clinic and onto the farm field, it would set a powerful precedent for the path many of us would follow to Farmer’s Footprint. An entrepreneur turned non-profit leader, a performance marketer turned movement builder, a freelance graphic designer turned liberated artist, and a photographer turned farmer storyteller. All of these paths found a common thread in a deep-rooted passion for regeneration.
Our impact metrics are not black and white, but instead based on how well we move and apply our personal ingredients of energy and expertise into new connections, models, artforms and opportunities that give life to curiosity and nuance in the complexity of the food system.
We are here to help light a path for every one of us to participate in bettering our lands, our communities, and the nourishment of all.

Meet the Team


Alana Mooi
Managing Director
Ecosystem Role +

Roots
I am mostly belowground to serve as anchorage. I absorb the nutrients to connect to the stems and hold soil particles firmly to prevent erosion, then help transport those water and minerals to the leaves, flowers and fruits!

Melanie Heath
Director of Operations
Ecosystem Role +

Clay
Just as clay in the soil creates a nurturing foundation for plants to flourish, I strive to bring that same stability and care to our team. By shaping and refining the systems and processes that support us, I help ensure that our organization can grow and succeed together.

Sarah Kettler
Director of Marketing
Ecosystem Role +

Bee
I’m a pollinator, buzzing about to ensure the health, wellness and vibrancy of our stories, campaigns, ecosystem and community at large. As a bee would lead, manage, communicate, adapt and collaborate in a colony environment, I oversee marketing, campaigns and partnerships and support storytelling and community for our team. I provide pollen from flower to flower, plant to plant, project to project, and partner to partner.

Andrew Valenti
Director of Community
Ecosystem Role +

Tree
Rooted deeply in my identity, I stand strong and tall, ready to offer support wherever it’s needed. At times, I bear fresh fruits; at others, I provide cool shade on a hot day or shelter from the rain. Occasionally, I shed my leaves to reveal my vulnerability, but with the assurance that spring follows winter, I bloom beautifully when the time is right.

Briar Rose
Director of Storytelling
Ecosystem Role +

Water
Just as water is the lifeforce of all living beings, stories are the lifeblood of our humanity—both holding the container for growth, connection, and evolution. Water, one of the most ancient and consistent forces of life, mirrors the timeless role of storytelling, passed down through generations as a guide toward a more connected and regenerative future. Like water nourishing our cells, stories nourish our souls, carrying the wisdom of our ancestors and creating pathways for renewal and transformation. Through storytelling, I aspire to awaken the deep currents within us and flow toward a shared vision of connection with the earth and with each other.

Sophie Stack
Development Operations Coordinator
Ecosystem Role +

Sunlight
Like sunlight, I provide energy and focus to the systems that help our team grow and thrive. By illuminating opportunities and nurturing connections, I ensure our work continues to flourish and create lasting impact.

Pamela Ledezma
Ecosystem Role +

Ant
I do the small tasks in the background that help build big things.

Elle Jeffrey
Communications Manager
Ecosystem Role +

Hummingbird
Like the hummingbird, I bring vibrancy and energy to every corner of my work. I dip in and out of various projects as I am needed, picking up ideas, refining them, and sharing them with our audience in a way that sparks enthusiasm. Through my thoughtful input, I help pollinate new ideas, ensuring they blossom into beautiful stories.
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Meet the Board

Zach Bush MD
Board Chairman
Scott Carlin
Board Member
Lynne Twist
Board Member
Kirk Schroder
Secretary
Brian Dawson
Treasurer