Our Staff & Board

The Youth Garden Project relies on a team of people to carry out our programs & events, grow the garden, and achieve our mission. The core of this team includes three full-time staff members, two AmeriCorps VISTA members, seasonal apprentices and interns each year, and dedicated volunteers serving as our Board of Directors. Find out our more about the staff and board of YGP below.

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Meet Our Staff

Kaitlin

Executive Director

Kaitlin joined YGP in 2010 for to serve as an AmeriCorps member and later as the Program Director. In 2018, she returned as the Executive Director. Kaitlin believes strongly in the garden’s unique ability to be used as a teaching and learning tool for people of all ages and subjects of all varieties.

Julie

Youth Programs Director

Julie made her way to Moab in 2014 to intern with YGP and later became the Youth Programs Director in 2015. Julie believes outdoor spaces naturally encourage hands-on and exploratory learning.

Gabriel

Farm Director

Gabriel came on as Garden Manager in Spring 2017. He loves observing the brilliant systems of our natural environment and taking advantage of all the flavor that comes of it.

Cara

Education Coordinator – AmeriCorps VISTA

Cara moved to Moab in 2018 after completing her Master’s degree in Environmental Education. She believes in the humble labor of farming and how it can enrich both the community and the environment

Abby

Community Programs Coordinator – AmeriCorps VISTA

Abby moved to Moab in January of 2019 from NYC where she worked with youth in urban farms. She has seen how growing food and deepening the connection to the local food system can empower communities.