Summer Vernon

Summer Vernon is an experienced professional in marketing communications and farmers' market operations, currently serving as the Senior Manager, Farmers’ Market Operations for South LA and overseeing multiple Certified Farmers’ Markets at Food Access LA since April 2022. Prior to this role, Summer managed the Crenshaw Farmers’ Market as a freelancer while also working as a freelance copywriter, content writer, and content strategist. Past positions include Content and Copywriter at Funraise, Communications Manager at Abode Communities, and Assistant Account Manager at Berbay Marketing & Public Relations, among others. Summer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism - Public Relations from California State University, Northridge, and a Master Gardeners Certification in Horticultural Science from UCANR.