After five years of cultivating community, gardens, and a stronger organization, Timothy Chen will be stepping down from his role as Executive Director later this year.
Chen first joined Grassroots Gardens WNY in November 2020 as program manager, supervising the day-to-day operations of the Community & School Garden program. He was promoted to Executive Director in January 2023.
Grassroots Gardens WNY has started a search for its next Executive Director. The organization is seeking an individual with strong experience and passion in community building, environmental stewardship, and food justice, and who will lead our network into the next 30 years, with structured transition support from our outgoing Executive Director and Board.
Interested applicants can read more about this position and apply here.
