The Board of Directors is AUA’s governing body, setting vision and policy for the organization. The Board charts a course for organizational development and approves Working Group descriptions and annual work plans. Board Meetings are held every month at varying locations, typically in downtown Chicago. Click here for meeting information.
Active Board Members & Organizational Affiliations
Harry Rhodes, President – Growing Home
Robert Nevel, Vice President – Robert Nevel Architect and KAM Isaiah Israel
Leah Lawson, Secretary – FamilyFarmed
Elvia Rodriguez Ochoa, Treasurer – Openlands
Patsy Benveniste – Chicago Botanic Garden
Martha Boyd – Angelic Organics Learning Center
Jaime Guerrero – Schurz High School Food Science Lab
Angela Taylor – Garfield Park Community Council
Darius Jones – Garfield Produce Company
Staff
Laura Calvert, Executive Director
Nick Lucas, Programs Manager
