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

Brightie Huddleston, Nutrition and Sustainability Educator

Growing food and healthy eating go hand in hand and that is why it makes sense for EATS and SCG to join forces!  Brightie is excited to bring her passion for food to the team as the Nutrition and Sustainability Educator, and learn more about high altitude gardening along the way.  In 2021, Brightie graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s in Food Science and Nutrition concentrating in Food Safety.  Before CSU, she attended culinary school for a year where she learned the basics of cooking and has been building on them ever since.  This past school year, she has been working in elementary schools in Park City teaching students about cooking and nutrition.  It has been very fun designing different lessons and recipes and she is thrilled to keep sharing her knowledge as we strive for a healthier generation.  When she's not in the kitchen or the classroom, she’s probably in the mountains snowboarding or backpacking. 

Reach out to Brightie at brightie@eatsparkcity.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