Our Team

ADMINISTRATION

SHERRY STEVENSON (SHE/HER)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sherry has a passion for social and environmental justice and is inspired by community-based initiatives for social impact. She previously led community food initiatives with the Food Action Team of the Ecology Action Centre (Halifax) and has worked with farmers markets, food networks, and food justice advocates.

ED@freshroots.ca

FARM TEAM

CAMILLE FLANJAK (SHE/THEY)

DIRECTOR OF FARMING AND OPERATIONS

Camille is a farmer with experience in Urban, Community, and Homestead growing. She is known by many as ‘the mushroom girl,’ having connected people with the mycelial network for over 10 years. Her power as a connector between people and food is what brings her to Fresh Roots, where she can share her delight for growing vegetables with students, interns, volunteers, staff, CSA members, and market-goers.

NICOLE BRUCE (THEY/THEM)

FARM PROGRAM LEAD

Nicole started their journey in agriculture in Fresh Roots’ SOYL Program for youth in 2016, which sparked an interest in agriculture they haven’t been able to shake. Throughout university, they returned to Fresh Roots in the summers to lead the SOYL Program and work on the farm team. They’ve since completed a degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Environment from UBC and are looking forward to being a full-time team member.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TEAM

Rowan Vriesema-Magnuson (he/him)

DIRECTOR OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING & PROGRAMS

Rowan loves to help kids literally get their hands dirty, and seeing a kid hold their first worm is the highlight of his day. Rowan has a Graduate Certificate in Education, Environment and Community from IslandWood, an M.Ed. in Teaching and Curriculum from the University of Washington, and over fifteen years of experience in environmental education and program administration. He is proud of developing and expanding Fresh Roots’ educational programming since 2017, including field trips and Camp Fresh Roots. When not creating dynamic hands-on learning opportunities, Rowan can be found cooking for family and friends, singing, and camping.

education@freshroots.ca

David Sahlmueller

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM LEAD

David is a science educator and communicator with a passion for science, nutrition, nature, the climate, and sustainability. With a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a certificate in Sustainability Leadership, he is fascinated by the interrelation between food systems and sustainability. Whether he is leading field trips that give students hands-on experience working with plants, getting his hands dirty on the farm, or developing engaging activities to advocate for good food, he loves to spark an interest in science and environmental stewardship with students and the community as a whole.

OPERATIONS & ENGAGMENT

Solenn Le Divenah (she/her)

COMMUNICATIONS & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Solenn holds a Master’s degree in Social Innovation and Social Economy Management but also a Pastry CAP degree which allowed her to work for 5 years in a French non-profit focusing on bringing awareness towards healthy, local and good food! With a background in projects and team management in various non-profits, including experiences in communication, grants writing and event planning, she is supporting the team throughout the seasons ! Passionate about the preservation and restauration of ecosystems, she loves to highlight the impact the farms have on the communities and environment around them.

info@freshroots.ca