4Roots
Ellen Winter, PhD, CSPG, currently serves as the Executive Director of 4Roots, an organization focused on harnessing the power of food to foster healthy communities. Previously, Ellen held the position of Chief Philanthropy Officer at Brevard Zoo, leading a significant $100 million fundraising campaign aimed at developing a world-class aquarium. Additionally, Ellen has extensive experience as a Senior Consultant in social impact advisory roles, enhancing organizational development across various sectors, including work with Lions Clubs International and Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago. With an educational background that includes a PhD in Organization Development and an MBA in International Relations, Ellen has a proven track record in strategic planning, fundraising, and community engagement.
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4Roots
4Roots was founded by John Rivers, founder of the 4Rivers Restaurant Group -- a family-owned restaurant chain based in Winter Park, FL. 4Roots is dedicated to restoring the delicate balance between community and nature: a relationship forged in harmony to sustain life for all of God’s creation. With a focus on advanced regenerative farming, innovative science and technology, and an awakening to the symmetry between food and medicine, 4Roots is a place where thoughts are exchanged, innovation is inspired, and changes that transform the world come to life. These efforts will ultimately improve the overall health of our community by advancing food and farming education, health and wellness, sustainability, economic opportunity, and the arts. The foundation's key initiative is the development of the 4Roots Farm Campus located near downtown Orlando. This social enterprise will alleviate regional food insecurity while educating and inspiring the community, encouraging health improvements, stimulating the economy, and modeling key sustainability initiatives.