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Meet Our People

Dedicated. Experienced. They ensure we always put our best food forward.

Rob Fish

Executive Director

Rob Fish is a community development leader focused on building resilient systems that expand access, strengthen local economies, and support long-term impact.

Carol McQuillen

Co-Founder and Development Director

Carol has years of experience educating children and families about food

Anthony Jones

Chef

Chef Anthony celebrates food cultures from around the world

Colin O'Brien

Farm Manager

Colin manages organic vegetable production and our flowers

Liz Spitler

Communications Manager

Liz is a recent graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Keri Hess

Director of Community Learning

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Lauren Stalls

Farmstand Manager

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Lizzie Bogosian

Internship Coordinator

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Kate Seidl

Farmstand Manager

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Giannina Beckstrøm

Farmer

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Bryn Walker

Farmer

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Elijah Ghia

Volunteer and Community Engagement (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Strengthening volunteer systems and meaningful community engagement.

Matisse Arnone

Food Security Systems and Partnerships (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Building stronger food-access systems, partnerships, and community feedback.

Evan L’Roy

Communications and Storytelling (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Building communications systems and sharing Common Roots' stories.

Libby Moss

Development and Revenue Diversification (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Building fundraising, stewardship, and sustainable-revenue systems.

Jeff Culkin

Board Chair

Jeff is passionate about growing things as he is an avid gardener

Bridget Burkhardt

Board Member

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Sabina Haskell

Board Member

Workforce strategy, communications, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.

Vijay Desai

Board Member

Strategy, project management, and organizational change leadership.

Ania Safko

Board Member

Digital strategy, product development, and systems thinking.

Will Lowder

Board Member

Finance, budgeting, and institutional-operations experience.

Sophie Springer

Board Member

Food access, Farm to School, and community food-systems experience.

Amy Jones

Co-Treasurer

Amy is an expert in financial planning

Eric Ayers

Co-Treasurer

He has given over a decade to our mission and vision

Sarah Lyman

Board Member

Director of Communications and Operations, Farm to Institution New England (FINE)

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