Staff

Joyce Cellars, Community Relations Manager
Joyce@Intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x 101
A transplant from Berkeley, California, Joyce joined the Intervale Center in September 2009. As part of the Intervale Center’s Development team, she is committed to enhancing community engagement through her work on donor relations, outreach and events, including Summervale and Wintervale. She loves the Intervale Center and thinks that you should, too! When not at work, you can find her in the Bikram Yoga studio, at the farmers’ market or in the kitchen cooking up dinner for twelve. Joyce lives with her husband in Burlington’s New North End and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Slow Food Vermont. back to top

Sona Desai, Food Hub Manager
Sona@Intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x 112
Sona is the Intervale Food Hub Manager and has led the development of the enterprise since its inception in 2007. She manages the CSA program and overall business communications, outreach and growth. On a day-to-day basis, she coordinates production and purchasing with farmers and logistics with chefs and buyers. Sona has an extensive background in farming, food marketing and small business management and is committed to developing new and sustainable markets for Vermont farmers. Sona also serves on the Board of Directors of NOFA-VT. She lives in Burlington and enjoys spending her free time playing records, cooking, paddling, cross-country skiing and hiking with her dog. back to top

Chelsea Frisbee, Development Assistant
chelsea@intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x 113
Chelsea supports the important work of the Intervale Center by managing office logistics and assisting the development team with fundraising and events. She grew up on a small farm in upstate New York and has a passion for sustainable agriculture and food systems.  She has a B.A. in International Studies from Ithaca College and enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing the guitar. back to top

Seth Gillim, Conservation Nursery Assistant Manager
Seth@Intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x 104
Seth comes to the Intervale with a diverse background in farming, horticulture, and nursery management. He is thrilled to be part of the Intervale’s diverse and dynamic staff, and looks forward to the challenge of helping the Conservation Nursery fulfill its mission. Originally from Underhill, he lives in Winooski with his wife and 2 year-old daughter.When not growing trees for ICN, he serves as chair of Winooski’s Planning Commission, volunteers for Local Motion, and occasionally finds time to rehabilitate his 95-year-old house. back to top

Jonathan Guy, Finance Manager
jon@intervale.org
802-660-0440 x102
Jonathan has worked in multiple accounting and finance roles over the last 12 years thereby bringing a breadth of experience to this position.  He was worked with both non-profit and private sector companies and as an auditor in the insurance industry.  A life-long Vermont resident, Jonathan graduated from the University Of Vermont School Of Business, Professional Accounting Program. back to top

Rob Hunt, Land Manager
Rob@Intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x 106
Rob has been managing the Intervale Center’s lands and facilities since 2010, as well as coordinating our Abenaki Heritage Garden and assisting with Food Hub packing and delivery. He graduated from University of Vermont with a BS in Environmental Science and a double minor in plant and Soil Science and Ecological Agriculture. He’s worked on farms varying from conventional mixed vegetable and fruit farms in New Hampshire to permaculture farms in Hawaii. When not at the Intervale Center, he is a climbing wall manager and works at UVM for a research soil testing lab. back to top

Mike Ingalls, Conservation Nursery Manager
Mikei@Intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x 114
Mike has managed the Intervale Conservation Nursery since 2008, bringing a passion for Vermont native plants and an expertise in horticulture and farming to his work. He graduated in 2006 from Vermont Technical College with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Development. Mike grew up in Richmond, Vermont and now lives in Charlotte with his family. back to top

Travis Marcotte, Executive Director
Travis@Intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x 107
Travis brings a breadth of experience and a joy to his work strengthening integrated food systems and running a diverse organization like the Intervale Center. He also enjoys more simple pleasures like cooking and home gardening with his family. Prior to joining the Intervale Center in 2006, Travis worked in agriculture and community economic development in Vermont, Central America and the Caribbean. Travis graduated from the University of Vermont Community Development and Applied Economics program and received his Master’s degree in International Agricultural Development from the University of California, Davis. He grew up on his grandparents’ dairy farm in Charlotte, Vermont and now lives in a farmhouse in Fletcher where he raises chickens, vegetables and pigs with his partner Sue and their sons. back to top

Haley Mathis, Bookkeeper
Haley@Intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x 109
Haley grew up in Vermont and has been involved in numbers and food in the Burlington area for more than ten years.   She served as the office manager for Seven Days Newspaper before returning to school to study Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Vermont.  Before joining the staff at the Intervale Center, she supported her studies managing the accounts for several local businesses and serving local food in a variety of venues.  At the Center, she combines her skills and experience in bookkeeping with her passionate support for local agriculture, sustainability, and her community.  When she is not working, she enjoys growing things with her partner, biking, reading about food, practicing and teaching yoga, and cooking with friends. back to top

Jessica Sanford, Food Hub Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
jessica@intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x111
Jessica is the Intervale Food Hub Marketing and Outreach Coordinator. Jessica has long been involved in the Burlington farm and food community in roles that have taken her from farm to fork and many points in between. She has a diverse background in farming, education and community outreach and is glad to be part of a team devoted to connecting food, farms and community. back to top

Sam Smith, Farm Business Specialist
sam@intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x110
Sam brings a passion for farming and food systems to his work at the Intervale. He grew up in Southern Vermont, went to UVM, and recently received a MBA in Sustainability from Antioch New England.  He has worked as both a livestock and vegetable farmer, and been involved in the Vermont agricultural community for over 15 years.  When he is not at work Sam enjoys cooking, gardening, and getting out to enjoy the mountains with his partner, Lindsay, and their dog. back to top

Caitlan Stephens, Food Hub Packer and Driver
caitlan@intervale.org
802-660-0440 x115
Caitlan Stephens is the Intervale Food Hub Packer and Driver. She is responsible for the packing and timely delivery of member subscriptions, as well as receiving product from our local vendors. Caitlan grew up on a small organic farm in northwest New Jersey, but after graduating from the University of Vermont with a B.S. in Environmental Studies, she declared Burlington her new home. Along with a background in farming, she also has experience with farm-based education and food handling, and is dedicated to building stronger connections between farms and communities. When Caitlan isn?t working at the Food Hub she spends her time advising Environmental Studies students at UVM, baking up a storm in the kitchen, pedaling her bike around town, tending to her garden and reading about food and farming.

Bobby Young, Food Hub Operations Coordinator
Bobby@Intervale.org
(802) 660-0440 x 115
Bobby Young is the Food Hub Operations Coordinator. He oversees operations including receiving product, packing CSA shares and distribution. He has a background in farming, food service and community development, and holds a degree in Ecological Agriculture from the University of Vermont.  When not in the packing house, Bobby spends his time at home in Burlington with his partner Amanda, enjoying hikes with their two dogs and all the great food the city and state of Vermont has to offer. back to top