Planting seeds for healthier people and a more just food system.
I am honored to have received the following awards for my work:
Forbes 50 Women Over 50 Who Are Leading the Way in Impact (2021)
GreenThumb’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)
Thurgood Marshall Academy Community Garden Dedication (2021)
Essence Magazine Essential Heroes Award (2020)
James Beard Leadership Award (2014)
Ebony magazine’s 100 Most Influential African-Americans (2012)
Emerson Collective Fellowship (2024)
James Beard Foundation Humanitarian Award (2023)
Scenic Hudson Farmer and Food Access Advocate Award (2023)
Black Women Green Future Award (2021)
United Hospital Fund Distinguished Community Service Award (2021)
“ I always felt within me that there was a purpose for why I am here on this earth. ”