Our

Board

Our board is a collective of farmers, educators,Urban Planners and advocates committed to food justice, sustainability, and equity. Rooted in community, we guide SOW Collective’s vision, ensuring our work remains impactful and inclusive. With diverse expertise and a shared passion for regenerative agriculture, we cultivate lasting change—one farm, one family, and one future at a time.

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  • Board Chair & CoFounder

    Haley Feng, an Associate Project Manager at Thomas Safran & Associates, is dedicated to creating opportunities through housing. She serves as a Commissioner for the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission and a Board Member at Abundant Housing LA. With experience in communications, digital advocacy, and research, Haley continues to make a positive impact in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

  • Agroecology Educator

    Andreas is a UC Master Gardener, agroecology educator, horticulturalist of 13 years, and father who disseminates knowledge about low cost, sustainable, DIY urban gardening techniques as The Solarpunk Farmer. He aims to cultivate food sovereignty and foster biodiversity-restoring, soil-healing, climate-resilient, independent local food systems through the teaching of practical natural farming skills to budding horticulturalists of all ages. Andreas teaches locally through his collaborations with Shift Our Ways, EnrichLA, and CSUN's Marilyn Magaram Center - and online through his social media accounts and Zoom courses.

  • Food systems and Sustainable Agriculture


    My name is Katherine and I’m a Master Gardener, home cook, and farmer advocate. My professional background is as an environmental and food educator. I love teaching people to grow their own food and cook delicious meals. After years of working on urban farms and in school gardens, I transitioned to working with rural farmers who are exiting industrial animal agriculture. I'm currently the farmer outreach manager for the Transfarmation Project. My job is to help farmers enter more sustainable, plant-focused farming and create businesses that can regenerate their land and support their families.

    I have a background in food systems and sustainable agriculture, and have grown food and worked with farmers for more than 10 years. I hold a BA in environmental studies and am currently pursuing a dual MBA and M.S. in sustainable food systems. Overall, I'm a relationship builder and collaborator focused on bringing people with diverse backgrounds and specialties together to achieve common goals.

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  • "Sewwi" Madigapola-Liberty

    Business Owner & Educator

    Sewwi began her journey in education as a nature educator, instilling a love for the environment and its stewardship in her students. With eight years of experience in the classroom, Sewwi has now transitioned to owning her own educational consulting firm, Learn with Ms. M., where she specializes in supporting neurodiverse students in their academic endeavors. Passionate about food sovereignty and community empowerment, Sewwi is dedicated to fostering relationships among individuals and businesses within their local sphere. Through her work, she advocates for inclusivity and collaboration, striving to create a supportive network that empowers all students to succeed.

  • Connie Borja, a first-generation American, overcame homelessness and became the first in her family to graduate college. She discovered Shift Our Ways (SOW) during the pandemic, which cultivated her love for the outdoors and passion for community advocacy. Connie has participated in the LA Repair program, serves on the Board for the Child Care Resource Center, and successfully advocated for a $1 million federal grant for the Arleta sidewalk Woodman project, exemplifying her commitment to building better bridges in her community.

Join Our Board & Cultivate Change

At SOW Collective, we believe in the power of community-led solutions to create a just and sustainable food system. Our board members are passionate advocates, organizers, and changemakers dedicated to empowering historically under-resourced communities through regenerative farming, food justice, and environmental stewardship.

By joining our board, you become part of a collective that nurtures culturally relevant green spaces, amplifies community voices, and builds a future where fresh, organic food is a right—not a privilege. If you’re ready to plant seeds of change and grow with us, we invite you to apply today!

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