Nicole Yeo-Solano

Nicole Yeo-Solano is a versatile professional with extensive experience in both agricultural initiatives and product design. Currently serving as a Beginner Farmer Program Specialist at GrowNYC since October 2022, Nicole co-founded and co-owns Choy Commons, a farm cooperative that supports AAPI communities in the Northeast by providing access to sustainably grown Asian vegetables. Previous roles include working as a Seasonal Urban Farmer and Environmental Educator with Randall's Island Park Alliance, and farm crew positions at Dig Acres and Choy Division. In the design sector, Nicole held leadership roles at Artsy, including Director of Product Design and Associate Director of Design, where significant contributions were made towards the development of e-commerce products and design systems. Experience also includes pivotal design roles at Kickstarter and The Line NYC, with early work at Method and as a Design Intern at Mint. Nicole earned a Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design from the University of Washington.