Hello there! I’m Reena, the Community Engagement Manager here at GreenHouse17. That means I am working in all things community – from event planning, farm promotion, corporate giving, and more!

Not unfamiliar to the non-profit world, I am the past Education Director at a smaller, local organization, known as FoodChain. I developed and directed four distinct programs as well as cultivated countless partnerships that brought exposure, access and education around local, fresh food to the youth of Lexington, particularly those facing food insecurity.

I believe all people deserve to have basic needs met, safety in living their daily lives, equal opportunity in education and career, and the right to pursue their own happiness.

The spark that ignited my passion to fight injustice, not only in the food and energy systems, but in all facets of our humanity, began during my studies at Berea College. 

As much as I love to be working with people, I absolutely love the outdoors. My daughter and I often find ourselves in the wilderness camping, hiking, swimming and exploring with our dog, Charlie. Emery, my daughter, is the light of my world (even on grumpy days) and everything I do is to give her a brighter future.

Want to get involved with our mission? Send me a note using the form below, and I’ll be in touch soon. Maybe some day soon, it will be safe for us to meet for coffee to talk more about our mission and ways to support survivors.