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Kristin has been working for MFT since 2000, as one of MFT’s first two employees. She lives on Verona Island with her husband, David, and two children, Caleb and Hannah. She grew up on a small farm in Bucksport, where her family raised all their food and ran a bustling farm stand. She received her degree from Husson University in Paralegal Studies. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors with family, including camping, hiking and kayaking. In addition to serving as MFT's interim president and CEO, Kristin also holds the roles of Vice President of Finance and Administration, and CFO.

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Erin joined MFT in 2022 with a professional background in advancement and a particular love for working with individuals to bring them closer to the organizations and work they care about. Originally from Holden, ME, Erin's interest in agricultural issues and farmers’ success stems from her family’s history in farming and the importance of farms and farmers in Maine’s communities, environment, and economy. She graduated from the University of Maine in 2003 and immediately began her career in fundraising. In prior roles, she worked at Thomas College in Waterville, supporting and leading the Advancement team through two comprehensive campaigns, and served as a development team member at Maine Public. Erin lives in Brunswick with her husband, daughter, cats, and dog, and enjoys gardening, long and ambling walks, crushing family members at Scrabble, and finishing the myriad puzzles she was given during the pandemic. (Still.)

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Chris has worked to protect Maine’s natural landscapes since 2008. After 3+ years with MFT from 2016-2019, he returned to the Farmland Protection staff in October 2022. Through his work with a few organizations and agencies, he has assisted many Maine families with important land protection decisions. Chris earned a master’s degree in conservation biology from Antioch University New England where he focused on field naturalist skills and forest ecology. He lives with his young family in North Yarmouth.

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Shelley manages MFT’s federal, state, and municipal policy work and oversees the design, completion, and dissemination of its research work. She brings to her role as Policy & Research Director a deep commitment to using solid evidence and compelling storytelling to inspire lasting political change. Before joining MFT, Shelley spent more than 10 years working on international health and development policy including managing research and advocacy projects and partnerships at Population Reference Bureau in Washington, DC. As a native of Hampden, Maine and a lover of all things dirt, farm, and food, Shelley is committed to advancing evidence-based policies that protect Maine farmland, support the state’s diverse farming communities, and advance the future of Maine farming and local food systems. Shelley holds a Master of Arts degree in Sustainable International Development from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from Saint Lawrence University. She lives in Belfast with her partner and daughter and, when not working, can be found exploring and admiring Maine’s woods, fields, and waters.

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Tricia oversees MFT’s Farm Network team, which provides farmer support services to MFT’s growing Network of over 500 farms. Farm Network programs include Farm Business Planning, Climate Resilience, Stewardship, Succession Planning and PFAS Emergency Relief. Since 2022, Tricia has led MFT’s farmer-facing PFAS response, helping to establish and administer the PFAS Emergency Relief Fund alongside partners at MOFGA. Tricia has over 25 years of experience working in the fields of environmental science and agriculture in Maine. Prior to joining MFT in 2013, she was a Senior Project Manager at an environmental consulting firm, leading various watershed, natural resource planning and GIS modeling projects in Maine and New England. Tricia attended University of Vermont and University of Maine and has a BS in Ecology and Environmental Science. She lives with her family in Hancock County.

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Ellen brings her passion for rural communities, farming and food, and narrative change to her work at MFT and has worked to champion local food and farmers for over 15 years. After graduating from Bates College and several seasons of farming and fisheries work under her belt, Ellen spent years away from Maine, working for food and farm-related businesses and nonprofits in Vermont and Washington, including founding a food bank farm and raising funds for a farm incubator organization. She moved back to her home state in 2013 to lead MFT’s outreach and communications work, and in 2022 shifted into a new role to work across programs to foster engagement among farmers in MFT’s network in order to grow power and influence for Maine farms and cultivate a culture that supports farmers and farming. Ellen also serves on the board of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), and as an advisor for high school students through the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute. She lives in Morrill and in her free time can be found in the garden, running, exploring Maine’s mountains and coastlines, or in the fields at the tiny flower farm she co-operates, Half Hitch Flowers, located on Calyx Farm.

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Brett began working at MFT in the fall of 2015. Growing up in upstate NY, he was surrounded by farm and forest land and was always intrigued by working landscapes. Brett worked on several farms when he was younger and became interested in the protection of farmland from non-farm development after witnessing the division and sprawling development of nearby agricultural land. Prior to working at MFT, Brett assisted with similar land protection efforts at the Columbia Land Conservancy in Chatham, NY.

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Erin joined MFT in 2022 with a professional background in advancement and a particular love for working with individuals to bring them closer to the organizations and work they care about. Originally from Holden, ME, Erin's interest in agricultural issues and farmers’ success stems from her family’s history in farming and the importance of farms and farmers in Maine’s communities, environment, and economy. She graduated from the University of Maine in 2003 and immediately began her career in fundraising. In prior roles, she worked at Thomas College in Waterville, supporting and leading the Advancement team through two comprehensive campaigns, and served as a development team member at Maine Public. Erin lives in Brunswick with her husband, daughter, cats, and dog, and enjoys gardening, long and ambling walks, crushing family members at Scrabble, and finishing the myriad puzzles she was given during the pandemic. (Still.)

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Born and raised in Bangor, Maine, Katie Boss has been involved in agricultural land protection and food systems work in Maine both personally and professionally for decades. Her background is in development and nonprofit management in Maine and Massachusetts with prior roles at Healthy Androscoggin, Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, the Boston University School of Public Health, and Management Sciences for Health in addition to serving as Grants Manager at Maine Farmland Trust. Katie just finished a two-year term on the Auburn City Council and is the former Chair of Auburn’s Agriculture Committee. Through her work as an elected official Katie championed municipal land use policy issues and has been a vocal advocate for the support of farm businesses, preservation of natural resources, protection of watersheds, and the prudent use of land. Katie has her master’s degree in public health from Boston University, is continuing her education in agriculture law and policy, and is a board member for the Androscoggin Land Trust. She attended Mount Holyoke for her undergraduate degree and Katie’s first job was working on a small diversified organic farm in Orland, Maine at the age of 14. Katie and her husband grow diversified vegetables on leased land in Auburn to donate to their local food pantry.

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Emily grew up in the Bangor area, with the sweet smells of farms and hayfields in every direction and her very own horse (along with four cats, two dogs, two cockatiels, and two fish). She has always loved the farming community that can be found in Maine and is thrilled to join Maine Farmland Trust, where her work focuses on building meaningful relationships with individuals and businesses in the MFT community. Her background includes a BA in Peace and Justice Studies with a concentration in Environmental Justice from Tufts University, and a decade of experience building and supporting nationwide corporate and community partnerships at Year Up, a national workforce development nonprofit focused on racial and economic justice. She believes in engaging the power of people and organizations within our communities to build sustainable and just futures for us all. Currently, she resides in Portland with her husband, her one-eyed cat, and the hope that someday soon she’ll realize her dream of having a small homestead (or at least a flock of chickens!).

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Kristina has a background in printmaking and design, graduating from MECA with a BFA in printmaking in 2015. She is an active, long-standing member of the Portland based community printshop Pickwick Independent Press with a focus on Risograph publishing. Kristina was excited to join the Maine Farmland Trust team in Summer 2022, having grown up in a small agricultural town in New Hampshire where she spearheaded an after-school program at a community garden. Since moving to Maine nearly 12 years ago she’s worked on farms and farm-to-table restaurants, having always valued agricultural labor and our relationship to local food systems. When not at MFT or in the printshop, Kristina can be found reading by the ocean (no matter the weather), hosting dinners for pals, dropping postcards in the mail, or driving up the coast singing car karaoke. They are interested and invested in the intersection between the arts, agriculture, and community-building and hope to continue to find ways to bridge those while at MFT.

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Anna grew up gardening in the prairie soils of southeast Wisconsin. She has experience in food systems through work with University Extension, Growing Power in Milwaukee, and via a Master’s degree from Michigan State University focused on beneficial insects at native plants to promote pollination and biological pest control in agriculture. Anna has a background in conservation, ecology, and systems thinking; she also holds a PhD in Entomology from MSU focused on conservation biology and habitat restoration. She has lived in Maine (and learned to grow gardens in rockier soils) since 2011. After helping form Midcoast Conservancy from five founding organizations in 2016, she was previously director of land conservation there. She brings a passion for bringing together the land, people, ideas, and funding needed to support healthy communities to her work as Grants Officer with Maine Farmland Trust. In her off time, you are likely to find Anna berry-picking, dancing, cross country skiing, or in/on the waters of Midcoast Maine.

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Ryan joined MFT in the spring of 2024. Growing up in the Western Maine Foothills, he greatly appreciates Maine’s rural landscapes and the people who call it home. Ryan brings development experience to MFT, having worked previously in the rural economy and food security nonprofit sectors. He has also worked as a farmhand on several vegetable and fruit farms, where he developed a love for local agriculture and its value to the community. He appreciates the many facets of the local food economy and is excited to contribute to MFT’s mission through leveraging private, state, and federal funding. With a curious mind, Ryan has picked up far too many hobbies in his free time. Say hello if you see him out enjoying Maine's endless activities!

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Fiona joined MFT during the summer of 2024. She brings over a decade of non-profit fundraising experience with her and looks forward to putting it to use supporting such a critical component of Maine’s environment and economy. Fiona is especially thrilled to build relationships with individuals who are invested in a shared value and vision for the future of Maine’s agriculture and communities. Fiona moved to Maine in 2012 and lives in Freeport with her family. When out of the office, Fiona enjoys experimenting in her garden and kitchen, skiing, sailing, and attempting long walks with her very lazy dog.

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Courtney Peed joined MFT as the Executive Assistant in April 2022. Prior to her arrival at MFT, she was counseling students on their college expenses as the Administrative Assistant for Financial Aid at Maine Maritime Academy. Courtney’s career history began as a Naturalist with Baltimore County Rec & Parks where she instilled a love of the outdoors into thousands of Maryland school children and their families while also managing a bustling park. She eventually became Director of Oregon Ridge Nature Center and had a variety of administrative and educational responsibilities. She and her husband moved to Maine in 2012 to escape the clutter that is the mid-Atlantic after vacationing in Lubec for years and falling in love with coastal Maine. After some time as an Ed Tech, she landed at MMA first as their Facilities Coordinator, and then AA for FA, gaining skills and experience there for 6 years. She is very happy to be returning to her roots in conservation and enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking, a myriad of crafting hobbies and spending time with her husband and dog.

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Henry joined MFT as Outreach & Communications Associate in March 2021. Before coming to MFT, Henry worked in digital marketing for nonprofits in Washington, DC, and he hopes to bring his experience building websites and online advocacy campaigns to advance MFT’s mission. As a lover of food, nature, and connecting with the places that sustain us, Henry is excited to use his digital skills to tell the stories of MFT’s work and Maine farms. After visiting Mount Desert Island every year growing up, Henry moved to Maine in 2020 and now resides in Portland. You can also find Henry paddling, hiking and camping in Maine’s forests and mountains.

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Chris has worked to protect Maine’s natural landscapes since 2008. After 3+ years with MFT from 2016-2019, he returned to the Farmland Protection staff in October 2022. Through his work with a few organizations and agencies, he has assisted many Maine families with important land protection decisions. Chris earned a master’s degree in conservation biology from Antioch University New England where he focused on field naturalist skills and forest ecology. He lives with his young family in North Yarmouth.

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Brett began working at MFT in the fall of 2015. Growing up in upstate NY, he was surrounded by farm and forest land and was always intrigued by working landscapes. Brett worked on several farms when he was younger and became interested in the protection of farmland from non-farm development after witnessing the division and sprawling development of nearby agricultural land. Prior to working at MFT, Brett assisted with similar land protection efforts at the Columbia Land Conservancy in Chatham, NY.

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Charlie has been working for MFT since 2016. Growing up in saltwater farm country in Eastern Maine, he understands the vital connection between environmental and human sustainability. He received his degree in History from Beloit College in Wisconsin and has spent his working career protecting resources and creating connections between people and the land. Charlie and his family homestead on a suburban lot in Southern Maine. After purchasing the property he restored the soils to productivity, and planted apple trees, highbush blueberries, and a kitchen garden. When he is not working Charlie can be found in the garden, or on the bay.

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After many years serving on our Board, Stacy Brenner has joined MFT as our Senior Advisor for Farmland Access. In this role, Stacy focuses on building pathways to increase access to farmland for new and emerging farmers, and for established farmers looking to expand or relocate. Stacy lives and farms at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough with her husband, John Bliss and two daughters, Emma and Flora. They raise vegetables and flowers, and host weddings. Stacy envisions a future that offers viable pathways for farmers to establish their businesses without having to accumulate the capital needed to purchase a farm, and connect farm businesses with available and affordable land that meets their needs as their businesses grow or change. Her resume includes work as a barista, an orchid greenhouse caretaker, a cotton farmer and a nurse-midwife. She holds a BS in Agriculture from the University of Arizona, and BSN and an MSN in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She’s been settled in Maine since 2002. Stacy also serves on the board of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), and a Maine State Senator representing District 30, which consists of Scarborough, Gorham, and part of Buxton.

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April brings over a decade of land management and natural resources expertise to her role as a Land Protection Project Manager at MFT, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in supporting and protecting working rural landscapes and conservation easement stewardship, as well as roots in ornithological field research, fine art, and horsemanship. In her work as a Project Manager, she makes connections and builds partnerships with farmers and others in the community through a communication based, equitable approach to MFT’s land protection options. April calls Montville, Maine home where she is making slow but steady progress sprucing up her small, old farm house. She is based in MFT’s Belfast office.

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Sean joined MFT as a Farmland Protection Project Manager in 2022 after a career working on farms in Maine, California, and British Columbia. Having owned and operated a diversified vegetable farm in Bowdoinham for 8 years, he brings an understanding of the ins and outs of running a farm in Maine. He received a Masters in Ecological Design from the Conway School, and believes ecological thinking has a role in how we shape all aspects of creating livable, equitable communities, including how we approach farmland protection and viability. He currently lives in Portland.

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Sue started becoming involved with MFT around 2005 when the office was in Bucksport, ME. She volunteered her time helping with mailings and even going out with MFT staff to the farms that are protected with easements, taking photographs and talking with the farmers to help with stories for the newsletters and other publications. In early 2007 she was brought on board part-time as Administrative Assistant and was soon moved up to the FarmLink Coordinator, the position she still holds today. Growing up on a small island in Maine, the youngest in a large family of seven – helping to grow much of their food in the garden was a staple activity during the summer. She currently resides on the same small island with her beau Erik, and in her off time, she enjoys any kind of fun adventure, photography and spending as much time with family and friends as possible.

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Amanda brings enthusiasm for local food, an eye for detail, and a passion for geospatial data to her role at MFT. Growing up working on horse farms and visiting family on the coast of Maine, she always hoped to contribute to Maine’s vibrant land-based economy and communities. Amanda graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY in 2017 with a B.A. Economics with a minor in Environmental Studies. From there she moved to quiet Belfast, ME to dive into the work of supporting farmers with nutrient management planning, through which she gained a technical understanding of livestock farming in Maine. Now, even at home in downtown Portland, she never feels disconnected from farmland because of the myriad ties between Maine’s rural farms and the businesses and organizations in its cities.

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Tricia oversees MFT’s Farm Network team, which provides farmer support services to MFT’s growing Network of over 500 farms. Farm Network programs include Farm Business Planning, Climate Resilience, Stewardship, Succession Planning and PFAS Emergency Relief. Since 2022, Tricia has led MFT’s farmer-facing PFAS response, helping to establish and administer the PFAS Emergency Relief Fund alongside partners at MOFGA. Tricia has over 25 years of experience working in the fields of environmental science and agriculture in Maine. Prior to joining MFT in 2013, she was a Senior Project Manager at an environmental consulting firm, leading various watershed, natural resource planning and GIS modeling projects in Maine and New England. Tricia attended University of Vermont and University of Maine and has a BS in Ecology and Environmental Science. She lives with her family in Hancock County.

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Hannah grew up near rich farmland along the floodplains of the Housatonic River in western Massachusetts. A childhood full of camping adventures led her to a career in the outdoors; she has worked for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Midcoast Conservancy, and various small land trust . She’s excited to bring her experience in the land trust world to supporting Maine farmers. When not visiting farms, Hannah can be found biking, backpacking, working on a sewing project, or weeding her garden.

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Allison Bistline-East joined MFT in 2024 following on from an appointment as an agriculture and climate specialist with the University of Maine. She is an entomologist, ecologist, and environmental scientist, with a research and extension background in invasive species and integrated pest management in specialty crops and small diversified farms. She holds an MS in Entomology from the University of California Riverside and a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Galway (Ireland). Outside of work, Allison is an avid cook, gardener, and gaming nerd. She enjoys exploring Maine's outdoors with her husband and dog, and practicing needlepoint with the "help" of her two black cats.

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Catherine joined the MFT team in 2017, when moving to her home state of Maine after living in Washington state. In Washington, she was farming full-time for years on a diversified farm with vegetables and seedlings. Catherine received her degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from Oberlin College. In addition to working with MFT, Catherine works on her own farm and loves making time for outdoor adventures.

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Savannah joined MFT as the Farm Network Administrative Assistant in December 2022. Spending summers learning from her family of fruit growers in the Midwest led her to pursue a career in food systems and agriculture. After receiving a BA in Global Environmental Studies from Clark University, she worked on several farms including a non-profit orchard growing produce for local food banks. Outside of work you can find Sav on the hunt for dry ciders, playing a tune with her folk duo Honeymoon, and making cool rocks into earrings.

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Breonna grew up on a small homestead in Pennsylvania where she spent days walking barefoot in her family’s fruit and vegetable plots. Her upbringing inspired her to learn more about our food systems from a different lens. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a B.S. in Sustainable Food and Farming in 2022, she worked in Pennsylvania with her local County Conservation District as an Agricultural Specialist. She has loved fostering connections with a range of producers and agencies by writing Manure Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and administering grant funds. Outside of work, Breonna enjoys knitting, watching a cheesy movie, cooking, and creating floral arrangements from her garden.

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Alex’s favorite things include punny jokes, handspun yarn, third-wave ska, and good food. She came to appreciate the role food plays in our lives and communities while studying sustainable ag and human ecology at College of the Atlantic and farming with her partner’s family in Downeast Maine. She started working for Maine Farmland Trust in 2013 and enjoys working with farmers to figure out the best plans for their individual business. When not doing spreadsheets with farmers, Alex can be found at the farm, growing flowers, listening to punk, eating good food, or probably doing all of those things simultaneously.

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After studying Environmental Policy at Williams College, Robin found himself drawn to agriculture and ended up managing a series of diversified vegetable farms across the Northeast. He then transitioned into the non-profit sector and worked for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association running a variety of programs designed to support beginning farmers. Outside of work, Robin spends his time fishing, baking, cycling and hiking with his wife and dog.

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Molly grew up in the woods of New Hampshire, inspiring her to study how people interact with the landscape. She brings to MFT a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of New Hampshire and a M.S. in Natural Resources: Forest Science from the University of Vermont. Along the way she found herself working on farms across New England and developed a keen passion for local whole foods. She is excited to be joining MFT in uplifting farmers’ voices and working towards even more resilient Maine food systems. Molly spends her free time cooking, gardening, foraging, and hiking with her wife and dogs.

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Garrett has been working for MFT since 2021. He grew up in Hinesburg, Vermont, and spent much of his childhood backpacking, hiking, and canoeing in the northeastern and western United States. After receiving a degree in Environmental Studies from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, Garrett worked for the Mendocino Land Trust in Fort Bragg, California, and for the Department of Environmental Protection in Bangor, Maine. On the weekends, he can often be found listening to records, restoring vintage guitars, or hiking with his partner Sara and their dog Prune.

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Emily joins the MFT team with a background in vegetable farming, beef cattle ranching, and collaborative land management. Since graduating from the University of Vermont with an environmental degree in 2019, Emily has farmed and ranched in Senegal, Maine, and California. In her work, Emily aims to facilitate and strengthen farmer-to-farmer learning and community-led conservation efforts. As a Land Steward, Emily looks to connect with landowners over a shared love for Maine’s farmlands. Beyond her work with MFT, Emily seeks out a good potato harvest, morning hikes, and a swim in Moose Pond.

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Meaghan comes to MFT seeking a deeper relationship with the land. Prior to MFT, she studied to be an engineer and researched emerging contaminants. The future seemed pretty bleak while learning all the ways humans could mess things up. During that time, she got involved in environmental justice organizing and remembered that the quality of our environment would come down to how well we treat each other and the natural world. She’s now excited to develop as a land conservation professional. Outside work, Meaghan enjoys hiking up mountains, swimming in ponds, baking bread, and sipping mead with her newlywed husband.

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Martha joined the Farm Business Planning Team at Maine Farmland Trust in 2024. Martha received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Boston College in 1995. Martha’s prior work includes earning her Masters in Mathematics from UM Farmington and teaching math to 7th and 8th graders in Northern Maine, where she lives with her family. Martha spent twenty years as President & CEO of Farm Fresh LLC, a wholesale marketing and distribution business for local Maine foods. Martha is thrilled to be working for Maine Farmland Trust where she gets to "do a lot of math and work amongst and for Maine’s agricultural community."

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Kristin has been working for MFT since 2000, as one of MFT’s first two employees. She lives on Verona Island with her husband, David, and two children, Caleb and Hannah. She grew up on a small farm in Bucksport, where her family raised all their food and ran a bustling farm stand. She received her degree from Husson University in Paralegal Studies. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors with family, including camping, hiking and kayaking.In addition to serving as MFT's interim president and CEO, Kristin also holds the roles of Vice President of Finance and Administration, and CFO.

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Amanda Kaler joined MFT as a Finance Manager in May 2022. Amanda has 15+ years of experience in finance prior to joining the MFT team. As the owner of a small hobby farm and a master gardener, she has a passion for farming and preserving land for future generations. In her free time, Amanda enjoys hiking, beekeeping, gardening, foraging, macramé, wine making, stained glass and classic car restoration.

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Kim started working at Maine Farmland Trust in 2013 after many years in the retail business. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three hound dogs at her country home.

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Heather joined Mane Farmland Trust in the fall of 2024, bringing over 25 years of experience in providing administrative support in state government and nonprofit work. She moved to Maine in 2001 and has embraced the beauty of the region ever since. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking and hiking. She currently resides in Portland, with her partner and their dog.

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Shelley manages MFT’s federal, state, and municipal policy work and oversees the design, completion, and dissemination of its research work. She brings to her role as Policy & Research Director a deep commitment to using solid evidence and compelling storytelling to inspire lasting political change. Before joining MFT, Shelley spent more than 10 years working on international health and development policy including managing research and advocacy projects and partnerships at Population Reference Bureau in Washington, DC. As a native of Hampden, Maine and a lover of all things dirt, farm, and food, Shelley is committed to advancing evidence-based policies that protect Maine farmland, support the state’s diverse farming communities, and advance the future of Maine farming and local food systems. Shelley holds a Master of Arts degree in Sustainable International Development from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from Saint Lawrence University. She lives in Belfast with her partner and daughter and, when not working, can be found exploring and admiring Maine’s woods, fields, and waters.

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Before joining MFT in 2016, Abby worked in both the community planning and anti-hunger fields. She attended the University of Vermont for Environmental Studies, and earned a graduate degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University. Abby grew up in Waldo County, exploring the woods and fields with her brothers, and enjoys any chance to experience new parts of Maine.

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Krista Chappell joined Maine Farmland Trust in 2024 to provide outreach and education to municipalities and collaborate on farm-friendly policy and planning initiatives. Krista also currently serves as president of the Greater Portland Council of Governments and is twice elected to the Gray Town Council, having served as chair and now vice chair. Prior to joining her local council, Krista led Gray’s comprehensive plan steering committee. She’s also held roles at L.L.Bean and The Boston Foundation. She has diverse experience developing partnerships with various stakeholders and enjoys collaborating to solve complex issues. Krista is excited to bring her thorough understanding of municipal planning and governance to her work at MFT supporting Maine towns and local agriculture. She holds a B.S. in English, magna cum laude, from Northeastern University. While born and raised in Florida, since 2010 Krista is grateful to share her husband’s home state of Maine with their two school aged children. In her free time, Krista enjoys gardening, movies, nature, walks in the neighborhood, and new adventures with her family, particularly at the many farms nearby.

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Andrea has been with MFT since 2011. Originally from the Boston area, Andrea attended Bates College and then enjoyed a few years in California working for an environmental consulting firm. However, she was soon drawn back to the east coast. After completing her graduate degree at the University of Rhode Island School of Oceanography, she worked as a marine scientist first in Maryland and then happily moved to Maine in 2000. She truly appreciates the landscape of Maine and all it has to offer. Andrea and her husband Eric keep busy raising their four children. Whenever time allows, you will find her running the local trails with her dog.