Tamika Francis

Tamika is a public health professional, a chef, food enthusiast and has deep training in international agriculture. She has also held positions in education and marketing. She was Executive Director of theMove, and a Senior Community Marketing Officer in St. Lucia. Tamika completed a graduate practicum in Protected Areas Development in the Caribbean. She trained as a chef at Boston University’s culinary arts program and has a Master’s of Art in Sustainable International Development from Brandies and a degree in Non-Profit Management from Marlboro College Graduate & Professional Studies.

Wheelock College and a BA in Theater Arts from UMASS Boston. Folashade looks forward to bringing her strong love of her community and skills in education, and her newfound love of farming to the UFI board. She is a 2021 graduate of the Farmer Training Program.