Our Team

Jeffery D. Postell, Director of Operations, Development and Community Impact,

Jeffery D. Postell, a native of Montgomery, Al, joins GPI as a leader with an unwavering devotion to building the beloved community by centering three core tenets: love, community, and justice. Jeffery has served numerous years in nonprofit leadership, majority of which were centered around leading organizational renewal and turnaround. Jeffery is happily married to Shondarria Nunn PT, DPT while together, they steward two beautiful children (Justus & Josiah).

Kevin Goheen, Assistant Farm Manager

Kevin began his farming journey as a Grow Getter in 2021. He is continuing to
learn and master his skills as our Assistant Farm Manager.

Laura Henderson, Interim Executive Director

Laura is credited as the founder of GPI, though she will tell you that it has always been a collaborative effort. Laura held the position of ED until late 2016. Laura continued to co-facilitate the Summer Apprenticeship Program in 2017, 2018 & 2019. Laura spent 5 years managing the development of a network of 50 school gardens from 2016-2021. She has been a facilitator with Child Advocates' program, Interrupting Racism for Children since fall of 2021, and served for a year as program manager for Indy Equity Collaborative. Laura has been part of the facilitation team for Skill in Action since 2021. She transitioned back to GPI as Interim ED in July 2022.

Shalise Lee, Co-Market Manager, Indy Winter Farmers Market, SNAP & Community Outreach Lead

Shalise Lee serves with enthusiasm as the Program Manager for LFPA (Local Food Purchase Assistance) Track 2 for the city of Indianapolis, where she takes charge of operations in the central region of Indianapolis. Her role revolves around supporting and strengthening local and regional food systems, with a specific focus on empowering socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Embarking on her journey into urban agriculture and food access, Shalise initially immersed herself in the Grow Getter apprentice program. There, she not only refined her farming skills but also cultivated essential relationships within the community.

Jade Leetz, Co-Market Manager, Indy Winter Farmers Market, Vendor & Volunteer Lead

Jade recently joined IWFM as co-market manager with a focus on our vendor and volunteer communications. With years of experience in farming and landscaping, she understands the importance of cultivating a harmonious relationship between her community and the environment. She is passionate about the arts and teaches ceramics throughout the city. Jade hopes to continue her work with Growing Places and uphold their mission by emboldening the people of Indianapolis to cultivate wellness through gardening and food access. It is her aspiration to foster meaningful connections through artistic expression and urban agriculture, envisioning a more sustainable and equitable future for Indianapolis.

Bill Skaggs, Communications Manager

Bill recently joined the IWFM and GPI and bring over 20 years of experience in social media, public relations, marketing, graphic design and market reserach. He has worked for such places like NUVO, IFSA-Butler and now operates a comedy production company called Circle City Improv. In his spare time, he like theatre, the arts and improv comedy.

Joslyn Cunningham, Program Administrator

Joslyn D. Cunningham is the Founder and CEO of Blissful Birthing Doula Services LLC in Indianapolis, IN. She was born and raised on the far eastside of Indianapolis, where she learned the importance of being a community member. In 2019, she became a birth doula and starting her journey into her divine calling. Joslyn is passionate about empowering families of color while creating a safe space for those families to feel protected, educated, and provided for. Outside of birth work, Joslyn loves to spend time with her three daughters. Also, she is an avid comic-book reader, moviegoer, and music lover and spends her summers attending concerts.

Board Members

Melanie Priest

GPI Board President
Director of Grants at Hedges

Heath Hurst

GPI Board Vice President
President of Heath Outdoor & DIGS Garden Center

Tonya Sisco

GPI Board Treasurer
Project Director of External Diversity Initiatives at Cummins

Lauren Day

GPI Board Secretary
Owner of CityStrategies, LLC

Candace Boyd Wiley

Food Creative, Board Member

Danielle M. Dove

Director of Marketing & Sales at Indiana Repertory Theater

Ryan Hunley

Owner & Art Director of Second Street Creative

Charlie Redd

Owner & Creative Director of Haven Yoga Studio

Our Partners & Sponsors

We could not do the work we do without the generous support of our partners and sponsors. We thank them for their continuous support and attempt to recognize them as often as possible.