GrowNYC
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.
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GrowNYC
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GrowNYC is a hands-on non-profit with a mission to empower all New Yorkers with equitable access to fresh, locally grown food and neighborhood green spaces, reduce waste, and care for the environment. GrowNYC was originally created in 1970 as the Council on the Environment of New York City (CENYC). Born out of the spirit of the first Earth Day, CENYC was initially a policy-based organization, writing comprehensive reports about quality of life issues like air quality, traffic, and noise. Today, we serve over 3 million New Yorkers annually through a robust network of sustainability programs and resources. Our programs focus our efforts on four key areas: Food Access & Agriculture, Green Spaces, Zero Waste and Education. Since 1970, GrowNYC has been rolling up its sleeves alongside NYC residents to: - Provide access to healthy, fresh, local food for all New Yorkers -Grow and maintain vibrant green spaces and community gardens. -Help New Yorkers recycle more and reduce waste. -Create the next generation of environmental leaders through hands-on education programs.