Christa Leonard

CHRISTA LEONARD utilizes her ten years of experience in urban agriculture to develop food systems that are equitable and community-centered. She is passionate and committed to collaborative, grassroots organizing that promotes and restores food sovereignty within historically underserved communities. Christa uses emergent strategies and pattern recognition in her learning process. She believes the community is best served when we emphasize resilient relationship building and adaptation to develop transformative food justice policies. Christa prides herself on her ability to create meaningful connections with people, her boots-on-the-ground work ethic, and the belief that together we make the impossible possible.