Brent Peterkin
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
brent@gathernewhaven.org | (203) 680-8060
Brent Peterkin is the first full-time Executive Director of the merged organization. A native of New York City, Brent comes to Gather New Haven… READ MORE
Esther Rose-Wilen
GARDEN EDUCATION COORDINATOR & GRANTS MANAGER
esther@gathernewhaven.org | (203) 562-6655
Esther Rose-Wilen is a New Haven native with a degree in Environmental Science from Rutgers University. She has been volunteering with agriculture projects and community gardens since the 8th grade…READ MORE
Nikki Saccoccia
CAMP DIRECTOR AND PRESERVES COORDINATOR
nikki@gathernewhaven.org | (203) 562-6655
Nikki Saccoccia is the Schooner Camp Director and Preserves Coordinator. She has a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation from the University of Connecticut and loves finding…READ MORE
Eliza Caldwell
COMMUNITY GARDENS MANAGER
Eliza brings a passion for gardening, a high level of organization, fluency in Spanish, and a level of creativity, flexibility, and dedication needed to do this challenging job. She comes to us from …READ MORE
Ruth Torres
COMMUNITY HEALTH AMBASSADOR COORDINATOR
Ruth joined New Haven Farms as one of the first participants of our Farm-Based Wellness Program (FBWP). Since graduating from our FBWP she has served as a dedicated volunteer and …READ MORE
Peter Zapata
FARM-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM MANAGER
Peter Zapata is a lifelong Connecticut resident. He has traveled abroad to 9 different countries, from Colombia to Malaysia, for work and leisure. He has also worked as a farm apprentice on a small organic farm at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains as part of his WWOOF experience. …READ MORE
Jonathon Savage
FARM MANAGER
Jonathon Savage grew up in the Newhallville neighborhood of New Haven . …READ MORE
Xochitl Garcia
ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER–FARM-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM
Xochitl grew up in the Fair Haven neighborhood and has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Urban Community Studies from the University of Connecticut. . …READ MORE
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