Staff Writers
Learn more about our Staff Writers below!
Oksana Bihun
Oksana is an urban farmer working at an indoor farm in Washington D.C. She has a strong connection to her Ukrainian heritage, which is deeply rooted in practices of using everything ‘til the last drop. She’s passionate about incorporating sustainable practices into her daily life and loves being creative in doing so. After graduating with a B.S. in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences from Cornell, she spent several months working in urban agriculture consulting, learning about and helping plan urban farms in cities all over the world. She currently serves as Operations Manager at Little Wild Things Farm, overseeing their CSA program, Farmers Markets, and daily operations. On any given day, you can usually find her gardening in her backyard, going rock climbing, or biking around trying to find the city’s best coffee.
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Jenna Bensko
Jenna believes in the power of food as a medium to fight for social and environmental justice. She has a BS in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University, and spent a semester traveling to California, Ecuador, Malawi, and Italy to study Food Systems with the SIT Study Abroad program. She was formerly a Psychosocial Support Nutritionist at The Boston Living Center, a resource and community center for those living HIV positive. In her role she provided nutrition education classes to members, ran cooking classes, and directed an on-site food pantry. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University. You can usually find her running through the Colorado mountain ranges, cooking a plethora of sweet potatoes, playing with a neighbor’s dog, or reading somewhere outdoors in a hammock.
Check out Jenna’s contributions below!
The Missing Link in Healthcare
I Hated Tomatoes and You Might Too
A Guide to Plant Based Proteins
Does Your Favorite Restaurant Take Sustainable Responsibility?
Kahlea Williams
I was born and raised in Wisconsin, by my single mother who grew up on a dairy farm. She grew strawberries in our backyard garden, and my first time tasting them was an epiphany. I never knew strawberries could taste so good. I was changed for life. I pursued a bachelor's degree in social work, and then later on, a master's degree in Health & Wellness Management. I volunteered, served coffee and taught yoga in the years between my studies. My passions lie in accessibility, policy advocacy, and community wellness (i.e wellness for ALL) in relation to food systems and sustainability. I believe good food that is culturally-relevant and consistently abundant is a right that should be afforded to everyone, not just those that happen to live in a well-resourced community. Any and all work I do in the food systems space will be in service to this goal.
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Level Up Your Oatmeal
Lily Falk
Lily is passionate about high quality food and spends a lot of her time experimenting in the kitchen. This passion for food and sustainability led her to work on a local orchard and later on a microgreen farm that distributes to restaurants in the Northeast. In pursuit of playing a role in shaping a more sustainable future, Lily earned a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University and worked as an Environmental Consultant. Searching for more ways to create a positive impact, Lily left the environmental industry to work for a non-profit that is making the data and knowledge necessary to promote fair community representation in congressional redistricting more accessible. From growing food to eating it, Lily enjoys cooking, baking and sharing creations with friends and family.
Check out Lily’s contributions below!