Helen Nadel, Executive Director

Welcome to the SCG-EATS team, Helen!

Bio coming soon!

Reach out to Helen at helen@summitcommunitygardens.org

Erica Snyder, Director of Youth Education

Erica is excited about garden education because it combines two of her passions: working with children and food! Erica has worked in schools and as a Montessori teacher for many years. She has taught pre-K through sixth grade Montessori. STEM subjects are her favorite, as they spark curiosity in young minds. Erica earned her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Utah, with a focus on child development. She went on to earn her masters degree from Westminster College in nonprofit administration, completing her capstone project with People’s Market, focused on local food systems. She has previously managed SCG and another community garden in Salt Lake City. Erica has decades of experience in social work and education: working with children and families, working in schools, our local community and working within our local food system. When she’s not at work, Erica enjoys spending time with her family and recreating in our mountains.

Reach out to Erica at erica@summitcommunitygardens.org

Jodi Jones, Operations and Engagement Manager

Jodi is happy to be back in the nonprofit community full time. Jodi has worked in various nonprofit organizations including the Utah Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy and the South Summit Education Foundation. After graduating Utah State University (Go Aggies!) with a bachelor’s degree in communications, she spent several years in the financial industry doing public relations and marketing. Jodi has worked with schools throughout the state sharing important personal finance initiatives. More recently, Jodi’s career brought her home, where she managed communications at South Summit School District. Some of her favorite things are traveling with her family, cuddling up with a page-turning thriller, discovering new hiking trails in our local mountains and crafting and designing homemade greeting cards.

Reach out to Jodi at jodi@summitcommunitygardens.org

Summit Community Gardens and EATS Board of Directors

  • Board positions are three-year appointments.

  • We conduct six board meetings during the year and require participation on a committee (Finance, Development, or Governance)

  • We request your attendance at 3-4 additional community events

  • We have 100% participation from the board for financial contributions.

  • If you want to join our team or volunteer, email the Board President, Melissa Stock at melissa.stock@eatsparkcity.org.

Current board members

Melissa Stock, President
Kelly Vendetti, Past President
Joan Meixner, Treasurer
Lindsay Capoccia, Secretary
Helen Nadel, Executive Director
Rebecca Blanchette
Bonnie Feola
Caitlin Ladd
Seychelle Marcus
Miriam Nieto
Susan Odell
Claire Trapp