Claire is the founder of Farms for Life and the owner of the Root Connection Farm in Woodinville, the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm in WA state.

Jeremy discovered Farms for Life by way of a local produce delivery service and could not wait to get involved. He’s spent the past 15 years working as a user experience designer and product developer with education technology companies. Most recently, he cofounded a company that provides an online platform for skills training to help people advance or launch new careers. Jeremy brings a variety of technical and process skills to the team. Outside of work, he practices yoga, occasionally hikes, and is learning to create neon art.

Chloe Knox works with farmers and artists at Pike Place Market as a way to support community and local economy. She formerly ran the food recovery program as an AmeriCorps VISTA at FareStart, during which she worked closely with Farms for Life as one of the receiving agencies. Chloe believes that food justice in our community is possible, and is passionate about improving food access for all.

Beau was born and raised in Washington, where he grew up in Lake Stevens, and later attended school at the University of Washington. He was thrilled to learn about Farms for Life in 2020, and has been honored to be a part of such an impactful organization, serving previously as the secretary, and now as the treasurer. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, live theater, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Julie Peddy moved to the Pacific Northwest 30 plus years ago. She spent 18 plus years working for the National Marine Fisheries Service. Julie is active in the involved disability community as an advocate. She's been a part of Farms for Life for the past 5 years, first working as the operations coordinator and now as a member of the board. Her hobbies include volunteer work (including animal rescue), cooking, and canning.

Odessa has several years of experience working on organic, regenerative farms, and helping small-scale farmers with long-term strategic planning. Through developing her own agribusiness, Odessa's Edible Flowers, she has sold to local restaurants and farmer's markets on the Eastside, gaining experience with both B2B and D2C marketing and sales. Equally passionate about agriculture, sustainable innovation, and food system equality, Odessa is excited to help further Farms for Life's mission as Fundraising Chair. She's currently working on growing FFL's network, collaborating with likeminded organizations, and developing new opportunities for community members to get involved.

Mike Schut is the grandson of Iowa and Minnesota farmers, and the son of parents who seem to have forgotten the difference between growing food on a farm and growing food in a garden. Much of Mike’s career has been spent connecting faith and spirituality with caring for the earth. One of his edited anthologies and study guides is titled Food and Faith: Justice, Joy, and Daily Bread. His experience includes six months working on an aquaculture farm in northeastern Thailand and four years working for Farm Table in western Wisconsin. He has a BS in biology and a MS in environmental studies.

Morgan grew up in Rupert, Idaho, a tiny city on the plateau of Idaho known for growing the famous Idaho potatoes! She has served two terms of service with AmeriCorps; one, at a tuition free charter school in Moscow, Idaho and the second, at the United Way of King County where she learned about the issue of homelessness and hunger and the impact it has on community members. When not learning more about the issues of poverty and homelessness, she spends her free time tending the 8 raised beds she has in her backyard and going on hikes with her husband and two dogs.

Lily first ignited her passion for food sovereignty through farming with the WOOF program in South America. She went on to study sustainable agriculture and became a farmer in Montana and California. From there she worked on urban and school gardens focusing on community engagement and education. She has spent years studying and working internationally on various farms and regenerative agriculture projects. Lily most recently ran a Food Bank in Seattle, where she worked to create a safe and vibrant space where local and culturally relevant foods were readily available. She is an avid traveler, who loves to hike with her dog, and forage for food or natural dyes.