Ellie’s agricultural roots run back to the farmlands of the Midwest where she grew up growing everything from grain for homemade bread to sprouts for the nearby university’s cafeterias. A background in education led to homesteading near Tensleep, then to the green eastern slopes of the Bighorns. Ellie joined the board in 2019, and is enthusiastic about Rooted’s future. She lives in Sheridan with her daughters and is a Realtor and property manager for Coldwell Banker.

Olivia believes that every child should be given the opportunity to learn about the importance of fresh produce by gardening and experiencing the literal fruits of their labor. She joined Rooted in Wyoming’s board in 2022 after seeing the impact of the garden program on her daughters at Woodland Park. She enjoys gardening, and being outdoors, as well as playing all kinds of sports and games with her family. Olivia is the Investment Operations Manager at Frontier Asset Management.

Victoria is passionate about Rooted in Wyoming’s work to teach children the importance of eating fresh produce, and to get students gardening. She knows this can significantly impact their lives in a positive way, and is excited to help improve local school meal programs. Victoria joined Rooted in Wyoming’s board in 2022. She loves the outdoors, gardening, hunting, fishing, spending time with her dogs, and cooking anything she harvests. Victoria is a Real Estate Agent for Century 21 BHJ Realty.

Jenn values her deep family roots in agriculture and business.  She and her husband Brian founded Foothills Ag Service in 2004, serving local ag producers by providing contract farming and haying services.  The Bishops carved out an intentional path by working together and by homeschooling their children.  Jenn is thankful to lead a life centered on working and recreating on the land, and especially enjoys gardening, food preservation, and small-scale livestock production.

Kate has a deep passion for a more sustainable local food system, and a healthier, more resilient future. She is dedicated to fostering Rooted in Wyoming’s community partnerships in order to create lasting impact. Outside of her work with Rooted, Kate enjoys spending time in the garden, cooking, volunteering, biking, and ultra-running. Whether it's in the soil or on the trails, she loves being outdoors and staying connected to nature.

Jules is a Sheridan native, and works as the science teacher at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School, where she inspires her students to discover the wonders of nature. As an avid home gardener, seed saver, and food preserver, she shares her passion for growing food with her students through the Horticulture class in the school greenhouse. She is talented in the arts, and loves spending time in the natural world as well as getting lost in a good book.

Donna brings experience as an educator and a plant scientist to the Rooted in Wyoming Board. She is passionate about gardening and eating locally grown foods, and believes in the work that Rooted is accomplishing in the community. Donna is currently working on developing tomato and pepper varieties better suited to Wyoming’s climate as Assistant Professor in Plant Breeding & Genetics, and the Whitney Endowed Chair in Plant Sciences at UW's Sheridan Research and Extension Center.

Alex was born and raised in Gillette, and attended the University of Wyoming where she earned bachelor’s degrees in both Marketing Management as well as Textiles & Merchandising. She has lived in Sheridan since 2017, and has become deeply connected to the community, making Sheridan her forever home. Alex has recently developed a passion for gardening, particularly for growing tomatoes, and appreciates her access to outdoor recreation and the mountains.

Hannah grew up gardening with her family on the -B- ranch in Lander. She loves the process of growing, preserving, and eating food, and enjoys teaching others how to do the same. Her degrees are in Horticulture, Agroecology, and Rangeland Management. Hannah currently works as the Horticulture Educator for UW Extension in Cheyenne, where she works with Master Gardeners in school and community gardens to promote the growth of communities and local food.

Micah was born into an agricultural family on the prairies of western Nebraska. From vast croplands, to native wildflowers, to zinnias and tomatoes in his mother’s garden, he grew up with plant life all around him. Micah’s degrees are in Animal Science. His work as UW Extension Educator in Johnson County is to expand food systems literacy, and food sovereignty efforts in the community. Teaching folks where their food comes from and how they can grow it themselves is his primary passion and focus.

Ann passionately believes that investments in our youth will pay off dividends in the future. She is interested in locally grown food, and believes that Rooted’s current and future partnerships can be of significant value to our community. Ann is a participant in Leadership Wyoming, and is involved in several state and county organizations concerned with youth and family well-being, including the SCSD2 Board of Trustees. She is the Community Prevention Manager for Sheridan County & Community Service Block Grant Program Coordinator.

Fonda returned to her hometown of Sheridan after 20 years in the Quad Cities of Illinois/Iowa. Her desire to help others led to work in nonprofit organization management, and continues with her generous volunteering for Rooted in Wyoming. She is passionate about providing children with nutritious food and foundational cooking experience. Fonda loves to cook, bake, spend time with her family, and tend to her herb garden. She is a Finance Manager at Frontier Asset Management.

David brings more than three decades of experience in finance to the Rooted in Wyoming Board. His roots in agriculture come from time spent working on his family’s farm in New Jersey, the Garden State. He and his family are now involved in local food production in Sheridan. David is a Master Beekeeper, and previously served as President of the New Jersey Beekeepers Association. David is collaborative, business-minded, and focused on helping Rooted achieve its goals and objectives. He is the Managing Partner of Savile Capital Group.

A Wyoming native, Jessica grew up gardening with her parents, and loves continuing the tradition with her own family. She has degrees in Kinesiology and Health Promotion along with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. As a registered nurse, witnessing the rise in chronic diseases has strengthened her dedication to promoting a proactive approach to leading healthier lifestyles. Jessica is passionate about education and access to promote physical activity and fresh, nutritious food for local families.

Dana is a lifelong resident of Sheridan, and her deep appreciation for the community’s strength and liveliness is an enduring source of inspiration. Her commitment to education and service is proven by her career of over 40 years as a teacher in Sheridan, by her continued dedication to volunteering with WYO Play through the Future Filmmakers Program, as well as her service on the SCSD2 Board of Trustees. Dana is grateful for the opportunities, relationships, and experiences that shape life’s journey.