About us

The mission of Grow Local South Texas is to grow a healthy local community by improving access to, education about and advocacy for affordable nutrient dense foods.

We are committed to maintaining a necessary point of food access in the Coastal Bend through the Grow Local Farmers’ Market, connecting local farmers with our community to provide food and essentials, as well as artisanal products from local businesses.

Grow Local also provides educational opportunities to local youth through in-school and after-school programs, and to farmers and food producers in agriculture and business development. Additional educational programming includes community and youth-specific education, garden management and online resources.

Grow Local South Texas staff - Executive Director: Tevin Gray. Market Manager: Carole Lynn West. Operations Coordinator: Hanna Kiely. Education Coordinator: Laney Gonzalez. Educators: Julia Stinson, Lisa Schenfeldt, and Taylor Thorpe.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, GROW LOCAL SOUTH TEXAS
2024–2025 Term Year

Emily Dodd, President
Regional Sales Manager, HOLT CAT

Open Position – Formerly Ralph Silva Ed.D., Vice-President

Open Position – Formerly Kyle Hoelscher, Treasurer

Laura Ellen Day, Secretary
Professor, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
First United Methodist Church Volunteer (Choir/Kitchen/Youth)

Jeffrey Pollack, Community Advocate
Director of Planning, Port of Corpus Christi

Lynne Hurlburt, Community Advocate
Owner, Hurlburt’s Corporation

Hayford Osei, Community Advocate
Client Analyst, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

OPENINGS FOR BOARD MEMBERS - MORE INFORMATION BELOW!

The board of this organization serves two functions:  
1.  To provide oversight of programming to ensure it furthers the mission of the organization
2.  To ensure that financial and in-kind resources are available for programming and for the continuation of the organization

Board members are expected to:
1. contribute to discussions about programming, help shape the Organization’s Strategic Plan
2. offer in-kind services for operations (donations of time);
3. contribute significantly to fundraising efforts and / or make significant financial contributions, in-kind contributions
4. be present at a monthly meeting, limited to 90 minutes, and contribute to electronic discussions between meetings and vote on board approved motions
5. be ardent supporters of the Organizations mission

The Board of Directors consists of nine positions, and each board position is up for election either annually or biannually.  Directors receive no compensation for their contribution to Grow Local South Texas.

The following positions are available:

Vice President – Term expires – 23’ as assumed vacancy – MOVED to 24’

Treasurer – Term expires 23’ as assumed vacancy MOVED to 24’

APPLY HERE